When egg donation, sperm donation, or embryo donation is part of your family-building, a carefully drafted legal agreement protects everyone involved. A donor agreement defines each party's rights and intentions, addresses compensation where applicable, and ensures that expectations are clear before the process begins.

Meryl B. Rosenberg, Esq. drafts and negotiates donor agreements for both donors and intended parents. While her legal practice is based in Maryland, D.C., New Jersey, and Michigan, she prepares donor agreements for clients worldwide — provided there is appropriate legal representation for the donor in the relevant jurisdiction. Each agreement is tailored to the specific arrangement.

Egg Donation Agreements in Maryland

An egg donation agreement covers the rights and obligations of both the egg donor and the intended parents. It addresses compensation, medical procedures, the donor's role and expectations, confidentiality, future contact, and the intended parents' rights to the resulting embryos.

Meryl drafts egg donation agreements for intended parents working with both identified donors and non-identified donors. Each agreement is negotiated with the donor's independent attorney before it is finalized, as required under standard reproductive law guidelines.

Sperm Donation Agreements in Maryland

A sperm donation agreement defines the rights and responsibilities of the sperm donor and the intended parent or parents. It clarifies parental rights and obligations, addresses any compensation, and addresses the donor's intended role if any in the child's life.

As with any third-party arrangement, all intentions and rights should be clearly documented in the agreement. Meryl provides legal guidance and drafts an agreement that reflects the specific nature of your arrangement.

Embryo Donation Agreements in Maryland

Embryo donation involves unique legal and emotional considerations for both the donating party and the intended parents. An embryo donation agreement addresses the transfer of rights to the embryos, the intended parents' full legal parentage, confidentiality, future contact preferences, and any compensation or expense coverage.

Meryl assists both embryo donors and intended parents with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating these agreements in a way that is fair, clear, and protective of all parties' intentions.

Donors and Independent Arrangements

Some intended parents choose to work with a donor that is a friend, family member, or someone they have connected with independently. These arrangements carry their own legal nuances and require the same care and precision as agency-matched or IVF Clinic matched arrangements. Meryl provides guidance on the specific considerations that apply to these donor arrangements and ensures that the agreement appropriately reflects the relationship and intentions of all involved.

When Donor Agreements Are Part of a Surrogacy Arrangement

In many surrogacy arrangements, donor agreements are required alongside the gestational surrogacy agreement. Ensuring all agreements are fully executed before any medical procedures begin is essential in every case. Meryl coordinates the timing of these agreements to ensure all documents are in place before the embryo transfer proceeds.