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8 Trends in Reproductive Medicine and Fertility Law for 2025

Several trends in reproductive medicine, IVF, and fertility law are emerging, driven by technological advances, political reform, and a focu

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Dec 16, 20244 min read

5 Surrogacy Misconceptions

Surrogacy Misconception #1: Surrogacy is Only For Rich Celebrities Many people throughout the United States and the world turn to...

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Aug 9, 20243 min read

Maine Business Journal: On the Record

I had the privilege of being interviewed by Renee Cordes for the November 1, 2021 edition of the Maine Business Journal. On the Record:...

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Nov 1, 20213 min read

SHAPE Magazine: "How Does Surrogacy Work, Exactly?"

August 23, 2021 Reproductive experts unpack the surrogacy process from start to finish and explain everything in between (think: costs,...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Aug 25, 20219 min read

Protecting Your Family: Second Parent Adoptions, Stepparent Adoptions & Judgments of Parentage

Morning chat with Gena Jaffe of connecting rainbows about second parent adoption and securing legal parentage! Protecting your LGBTQ+...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Jun 28, 20211 min read

LGBT Family Building: Reciprocal IVF

What is Reciprocal IVF? How is Reciprocal IVF done? What are the legal issues associated with Reciprocal IVF? What is Co-maternity? What...

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Jun 23, 20211 min read

Q&A: Surrogacy in Maine

If you are curious about surrogacy in Maine, whether you are considering becoming a surrogate or hoping to grow your family via...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Mar 25, 20211 min read

Trans Parents and Assisted Reproduction

The big-hearted and ever-inspiring Gena Jaffe of connecting rainbows allowed me to share a few words about transgender assisted...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Feb 25, 20211 min read

Happy CPSA Day!

Today, February 15, 2021, the Child-Parent Security Act legalizing compensated gestational surrogacy in New York becomes effective! What...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Feb 15, 20211 min read

Infertility Grants & Charities: IVF, Egg Donation, Sperm Donation, Surrogacy and ART Procedures

Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the holiday season can be especially stressful for individuals and couples struggling with infertility. ...

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Nov 29, 20209 min read

Being a Surrogate in Maine: What to Expect

What to expect before, during, and after your surrogacy journey. Before you Begin your Surrogacy Journey... Do some soul-searching....

Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Nov 14, 202012 min read

Is Surrogacy Legal in New York? The 'New' New York Surrogacy Law: The Child-Parent Security Act

Beginning February 15, 2021, compensated surrogacy arrangements will be legal in New York! Currently, New York is one of three states...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Oct 4, 20205 min read

Gestational Carrier Contracts: What to Expect

The Gestational Carrier Contract is an agreement between the intended parents and the gestational carrier and the gestational carrier's...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Sep 3, 20204 min read

Legal FAQ: Surrogacy in Maine

The legalities of surrogacy arrangements are complex. To better understand Maine surrogacy laws and the requirements for surrogacy...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Aug 14, 20203 min read

What is Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)?

What is assisted reproductive technology (ART)? Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is any technology employed to conceive a child by...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Aug 4, 20202 min read