EGG AND SPERM DONOR AGREEMENTS
For Egg and Sperm Donor Agreements, lawyers must prepare a clearly written agreement that documents the parties’ intentions and expectations. There is no “standard” donor agreement; each agreement is subject to negotiations between the parties. The Donor and Intended Parents should each be represented by qualified independent counsel.
Donor agreements typically include the following information:
- Expectations of the donor including logistics for donation and disclosure of health history;
- Compensation and reimbursement, if any, for the donor;
- Confidentiality and disclosure to the resulting child;
- Future communication between the parties;
- How unused cryopreserved eggs, sperm or embryos will be handled.
Colorado has favorable statutory law defining the relationship of Donors and Intended Parents. Donors do not have parental rights to the child and will also not have any financial responsibility for the child, including child support.
Embryo Donation Agreements
In Colorado, Embryo Donation Agreements help establish the legal rights and responsibilities of all parties involved in the donation process. While Colorado has favorable laws regarding embryo donation, it is essential to work with an attorney experienced in reproductive law to ensure the agreement complies with state regulations and protects the interests of both Donors and Recipients.
Embryo Donation Agreements typically include the following information:
- How many embryos are being donated, where embryos are currently stored, how the embryos are classified, and the genetic make-up of the embryos;
- Cost for continued storage and transportation of embryos, if necessary;
- Confidentiality and disclosure to the resulting child;
- Future communication between the parties;
- Disposition of unused embryos.
