Surrogacy

How Courts Handle Birth Certificates in Michigan Surrogacy Cases

By mifamilyattorn / December 12, 2025

Welcoming a child through surrogacy is an incredibly meaningful experience. Alongside the medical and emotional journey, Michigan families must also navigate key legal steps. One of the most common questions intended parents ask is simple, but critical: Who goes on the baby’s birth certificate? Because birth certificates establish legal parentage, access to benefits, inheritance rights,…