There has never been a time with more assisted reproduction options for same-sex couples in Michigan. After years of surrogacy being virtually impossible in the state, changes in the law have increased opportunities for surrogates and intended parents alike. Attorney Robins at TR Law Offices could support you throughout the process and help you fulfill your wish to have children with a reproductive law contract.
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) refers to medical procedures that help individuals or couples conceive when natural conception is not possible or practical. In Michigan, ART plays an important role for same-sex partners who want to build their families. The most common methods include in vitro fertilization, intrauterine insemination, and the use of donor eggs, sperm, or embryos.
ART allows both partners in a same-sex couple to participate in the family-building process by contributing genetic material, choosing a donor, or supporting a surrogate. While ART has made parenthood more accessible, it involves important legal steps to establish parentage and protect everyone’s rights. Working with our experienced attorney could help you approach the ART process with clarity, confidence, and legal security.
State law concerning surrogates and surrogacy agreements changed dramatically in 2025. Any form of paid surrogacy contract had previously been considered void, and any attempt to enter into one had been subject to criminal penalties. Altruistic journeys were not criminalized, but parentage still had to be established through adoption. The state lifted this prohibition in April 2025, clearing the way for same-sex couples to legally enter into contracts enabling them to become parents through surrogacy.
The state now has one of the most progressive stances on surrogacy issues. This is important for LGBTQ couples in various ways, including the provision that prevents discrimination based on marital status. Two intended parents can enter into gestational carrier agreements regardless of whether they are married.
The surrogacy process has been streamlined in an effort to limit difficulties and delays for intended parents and surrogate mothers. It is possible to place the intended parents’ names on a birth certificate by filing a complaint before the baby is born without going through a drawn-out adoption process. Assisted reproduction for same-sex partners is a viable option in Michigan with a skilled attorney’s help.
Attorney Robins could play a vital role in guiding you and your same-sex partner through assisted reproduction in Michigan. Our legal counsel could protect your parental rights by drafting and reviewing surrogacy or donor agreements and ensuring compliance with state law. She could also assist you with pre-birth or post-birth parentage orders so that you and your partner are both legally recognized as parents from the start.
We support you by handling court filings, navigating complex requirements, and addressing potential disputes, and enable you to focus on family-building with confidence.
If you are a same-sex couple in Michigan and have questions about assisted reproduction law, now is the time to ask them. Attorney Robins at TR Law Offices could provide you with the answers you need and help you avoid the pitfalls that can occur throughout the surrogacy process.
By working with us, you could improve the likelihood that you bring a child into the world without concern for legal barriers. Call us today to schedule a confidential consultation.
