Assisted Reproductive Technology
Egg Donor Contracts
Carefully drafted egg donor agreements that document the medical, legal, and financial terms of the arrangement.
How egg donor agreements have evolved
Egg donor contracts have changed significantly over the years. Donors today are better educated about the process and better compensated for the testing, medication, and collection it requires. The contract has to keep up with that reality.
Compensated and altruistic donors
Donors may choose to donate altruistically — without compensation — or under a compensation arrangement. Either way, the contract has to clearly document the terms, the medical process, and the rights and responsibilities of each party.
Medical risks and informed consent
“The medical aspects of egg donation involve hormonal stimulation and an outpatient retrieval procedure.”
The medical aspects of egg donation involve hormonal stimulation and an outpatient retrieval procedure. The contract has to address those risks honestly and align with the informed consent process at the clinic.
Privacy and future contact
Egg donor contracts also address privacy expectations and any agreements about future contact between the donor and the child or family. These terms should be intentional, not assumed.
Independent counsel for the donor
Donors should have independent counsel. Independent representation protects the donor and strengthens the agreement, because intended parents can be confident the donor signed with full understanding.
Coordination with the clinic
“The contract has to be in place before the donor begins medication.”
The contract has to be in place before the donor begins medication. We work with the clinic's timeline so the legal documents and the medical schedule do not collide.