N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 581-603
Independent legal counsel
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Current — January 1, 2025
As of January 1, 2022
§ 581-603. Independent legal counsel. A person acting as surrogate has\nthe right to be represented throughout the contractual process and the\nduration of the surrogacy agreement and its execution by independent\nlegal counsel of their own choosing who is licensed to practice law in\nthe state of New York, to be paid for by the intended parent or parents.\n
§ 581-603. Independent legal counsel. A person acting as surrogate,\nand the spouse of the person acting as surrogate, if applicable, has the\nright to be represented from the initiation of the contractual process\nand throughout the duration of the surrogacy agreement by independent\nlegal counsel of their own choosing who is licensed to practice law in\nthe state of New York, to be paid for by the intended parent or parents.\n
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