08/12/2026
Do intended parents always need a court order to establish parentage after surrogacy in Illinois?
A. Yes, a court order is always required
B. Only if the intended parents are unmarried
C. Only if donor eggs or s***m were used
D. No, not in every case
Think you know the answer?
Illinois has updated its surrogacy and parentage laws, giving intended parents more clarity on how legal parentage can be established after a surrogacy journey.
Cast your vote in the comments: A, B, C, or D.