How Surrogacy Legalization in Michigan Can Affect Families

By David R. Dawson | Published December 15, 2025 | Posted in Family Law | Tagged Tags: family law, surrogacy |

Until 2005, Michigan stood alone as the only U.S. state with both civil and criminal bans on reproductive surrogacy. Any surrogacy agreement was declared void and unenforceable. Moreover, those who entered into, facilitated or even attempted compensated surrogacy could face criminal penalties. The result was that many would-be parents were required to legally adopt their Read More

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