What does surrogacy in the USA really look like - legally, financially, and emotionally?In this episode, Maria Feekes sits down with leading reproductive attorney Melissa Brisman to break down surrogacy in the United States, including legal requirements, contracts, risks, and the realities intended parents should understand before starting.If you’re researching:surrogacy in USA laws by statehow surrogacy works in the United Statessurrogacy contracts and legal risks USAcost of surrogacy in USA and financial protectionsescrow and insurance in US surrogacy— this episode gives you practical, experience-based insights.Melissa shares:How surrogacy in the USA has evolved, including rapid growth, technology advances, and the expansion of agenciesThe legal structure of US surrogacy, including how state laws impact intended parentsWhat goes into surrogacy contracts, including difficult decisions and emotional considerationsWhy escrow management, insurance, and professional guidance are critical to protecting your journeyHow to build the right team and manage expectations around timelines, uncertainty, and decision-makingThis is a real-world look at surrogacy in the USA, combining legal expertise with practical advice to help intended parents avoid costly mistakes and move forward with confidence.If you are considering surrogacy in the United States, this episode will help you understand both the opportunities and the risks before you begin.KEY TOPICS Surrogacy in the USA: growth of the industry and how the process has evolved [00:03:10]US surrogacy laws by state: legal structure and key differences [00:05:10]Surrogacy contracts in the USA: legal and emotional considerations [00:10:24]Escrow, insurance, and financial protection in US surrogacy [00:21:11]Choosing the right surrogacy team and managing expectations [00:27:55]About the GuestMelissa B. Brisman is a leading reproductive law attorney with decades of experience guiding intended parents through surrogacy in the United States and internationally. She has helped shape surrogacy law, including contributing to the New Jersey Gestational Carrier Act, and has supported thousands of families through complex legal and emotional decisions in assisted reproduction.Todays guest, Melissa B. Brisman, can be found online at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelissaBBrismanEsq?fref=tsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissabrismanesq/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaBrisman/videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissabrisman/X: https://twitter.com/melissabrismanTik Tok: MelissabrismanYour host, Maria Feekes, can be found online at:Website: smartpathfertilityintl.comWebsite: mariafeekes.comFacebook: facebook.com/mariafeekesInstagram: instagram.com/mariafeekesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-feekes-738576127/