When you finally make your decision and choose an egg donor it is totally natural to want to get started right away. Â Many recipients are anxious to find out what they can do to move the cycle along. Â Unfortunately, when a match is made, often it is the donor who has the most to do. Â All donors will meet with your doctor, have bloodwork done, and new donors will have their psychological and genetic counselor interviews.
For intended parents–there is mostly just waiting. Â One thing that intended parents can do right away is contact their attorney and let them know that they are in cycle with a new egg donor, or research and retain an attorney if they don’t have one. Â Choosing an attorney to draft your agreement is very important. Â You want to work with someone who specializes in reproductive law. Â Your attorney will be drafting the contract between you and your donor and for your protection you want that to be iron clad. Â It is well worth your money to work with an attorney who does all of their work in reproductive law.
Speaking of cost–how much will it cost? Â The average price for a contract is between $750.00 and $1000.00. Â Some attorneys will offer re-drafting options as well. Â Once retained, your attorney will write the contact and review it with you. Â this can all be done as they cycle is beginning. Â After your donor’s first visit to the doctor the contract (with your approval) will be sent to your donor’s attorney who will review it with your donor, clarify any questions that she has, and request any changes on her behalf.
Once everyone is happy, the contract is signed and you’re ready to go. Â Ideally all of the timing will work out perfectly and the contract will be done shortly before your donor starts medication. Â BHED (Beverly Hills Egg Donation) has a great list of reproductive lawyers available upon request.
-Ellie Klein, BHED Cycle Coordiator
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