Assisted Reproductive Technology
Birth Orders for ART
Pre-birth and post-birth orders that establish parentage and protect privacy in ART cases.
Why birth orders matter in ART
Pre-birth and post-birth orders are how a court formally recognizes the intended parents as the legal parents of a child born through ART. Without the right order, the legal record may not reflect the family the parties have created.
Following the Uniform Parentage Act
Birth orders in ART cases require an attorney who understands and follows the Uniform Parentage Act as it applies to children born through assisted reproduction. The order has to be requested correctly and at the right point in the timeline.
Protecting privacy through sealed records
“An important part of the birth order process is requesting that the court seal the record to protect the privacy of the carrier, the intended parents, and the child.”
An important part of the birth order process is requesting that the court seal the record to protect the privacy of the carrier, the intended parents, and the child. We make sure that protection is in place when the order is entered.
Pre-birth orders
When the law and facts allow, a pre-birth order is entered before the child is born. That gives the hospital clear instructions on whose names appear on the birth certificate and avoids confusion in the delivery room.
Post-birth orders
When a post-birth order is the appropriate path — or the only path — we move quickly to get the order entered after the child's birth, and we make sure the birth certificate reflects the legal family.
Immigration and parentage considerations
“Birth orders also affect immigration and parentage issues, particularly for international intended parents.”
Birth orders also affect immigration and parentage issues, particularly for international intended parents. We address these implications during the planning stage so there are no surprises after the birth.