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Surrogacy in Michigan:
For Parents and Surrogates
Michigan has recently adopted surrogacy-friendly legislation, making gestational surrogacy safe and available to intended parents and surrogates. Giving Tree is an experienced agency who can help navigate Michigan’s updated laws and can make your path to parenthood as smooth as possible.
Surrogacy in Michigan:
A Guide for Intended Parents
From your first consultation to the moment your baby’s birth certificate is issued, Giving Tree Surrogacy provides the guidance, legal coordination, and emotional support that make surrogacy in Michigan a safe and fulfilling experience.
Through our national network of experienced reproductive law attorneys, we ensure that every family—regardless of origin or structure—has the legal protection and peace of mind they deserve. So you can focus on what matters most: bringing home your baby.
Why Parents in Michigan Choose Giving Tree Surrogacy?
Nuestro PROCESO DE PRESELECCIÓN
En Giving Tree Surrogacy, vamos más allá de las evaluaciones estándar para proteger su proceso. Cada Gestante Subrogada completa verificaciones de antecedentes, evaluaciones domiciliarias, valoraciones psicológicas y revisiones de seguro médico.
El MENOR TIEMPO DE ESPERA
Las familias eligen Giving Tree por nuestra rapidez inigualable. Con 3 a 5 Gestantes Subrogadas completamente preevaluadas que se incorporan semanalmente a nuestro programa, la mayoría de los Futuros Pa
El MENOR TIEMPO DE ESPERA
Creemos que toda familia merece la oportunidad de crecer, por eso Giving Tree ofrece una estructura de honorarios iniciales reducidos o inexistentes.
Intended Parents We Support in Michigan
Every path to parenthood deserves support. That’s why we proudly serve a diverse community of intended parents in Michigan, offering compassionate, ethical, and personalized guidance at every step of the surrogacy journey.
We work with heterosexual couples facing infertility, medical conditions such as cancer, uterine issues, or multiple failed IVF attempts, LGBTQIA+ couples navigating unique legal and emotional considerations, and single parents by choice pursuing parenthood independently. We also support intended parents living with HIV through the SPAR program, in partnership with leading fertility clinics that follow strict medical protocols to ensure safety and success.
Our team guides you through every stage—from legal planning and donor selection to embryo creation and surrogate matching—providing clarity, support, and peace of mind so you can focus on what truly matters: building your family.
Michigan Surrogacy Laws
Michigan is entering a new and exciting era for family building. With recently adopted surrogacy-friendly legislation, the state now offers a clear, supportive, and regulated framework for gestational surrogacy. This positive shift creates welcoming opportunities for both intended parents and women who feel called to become surrogates.
Michigan’s updated laws are designed to ensure a safe, transparent, and ethical surrogacy process. Under the new framework:
Gestational surrogacy contracts are legally recognized and enforceable.
Surrogates’ rights and autonomy are fully protected.
Families created through IVF are supported.
LGBTQIA+ parents receive equal treatment.
With these strong protections in place, women in Michigan can confidently pursue becoming gestational surrogates, and intended parents can grow their families with clarity and peace of mind.
The Surrogacy Process in Michigan
Building your family through surrogacy is an exciting process, with several important milestones leading up to delivery day. The surrogacy process for intended parents from initial consultation until they are holding their baby varies in length, most journeys taking 20+ months to complete.
5 Steps to Surrogacy in Michigan
Initial consultation & Intended Parent Intake (1-2 months)
Matching with the Right Surrogate (3-6 months)
Medical Screening & Legal Agreements (6 months)
Surrogate Pregnancy (10 months)
Birth, Support and Parenthood (ongoing)
Learn more details about our surrogacy process here.
How Much Does Surrogacy Cost in Michigan?
Giving Tree offers 3 tiers of pricing for their Surrogacy Program. Because every journey is unique, our cost programs reflect the different needs and desires of our intended parents.
Choose from three (3) surrogacy program options:
Family Forward Guarantee™ Fixed Cost Program
Standard Surrogacy Program
M.A.P.L.E. Program
Learn more about our programs and costs.
If intended parents require an egg donor, our 3-Step Family Forward Concierge Egg Donation & Surrogacy Program is the best fit.
Become a Parent Through Surrogacy in Michigan
If you’ve decided to grow your family through surrogacy, the first step is scheduling a consultation with us. This is your chance to share your story, ask questions, and see if the team is the right fit for your journey.
At Giving Tree Surrogacy, we offer complimentary consultations for intended parents who are emotionally and financially ready to begin within the next 12 months. These private meetings provide guidance on the surrogacy process, expected costs, and how to connect with a surrogate.
Ready to start your surrogacy journey in Michigan?
Connect with our team today and take the first step toward bringing your baby home.
Surrogacy in Michigan for Surrogates
Becoming a surrogate is one of the most meaningful ways to help another family while experiencing a life-changing journey yourself.
Surrogates in Michigan are generous, compassionate, and strong women who want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, surrogacy may be the perfect path.
Becoming a Surrogate in Michigan
Women who become surrogates are often mothers who loved being pregnant and want to give that joy to someone else. To qualify in Michigan, surrogates typically must:
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Be between 21–38 years old
Have had at least one prior healthy pregnancy (maximum five), with no major complications
Had no more than two C-sections
Have a BMI under 32.
Not be currently using tobacco or recreational drugs, or taking depression/anxiety medications.
These requirements are in place to protect your health and ensure the best possible outcome for everyone involved.
Surrogacy Laws for Surrogates in Michigan
Michigan now offers a supportive legal environment for surrogates:
Surrogacy contracts are valid and enforceable.
Surrogates are not considered legal parents once a parentage order is granted.
Compensation for surrogacy is permitted under the law.
Independent legal representation is required to safeguard surrogates’ rights and ensure fairness.
Surrogates can feel safe and confident in helping families grow.
The Surrogacy Process in Michigan
The surrogate process from start to finish can take about 18-20 months, but the exact timing depends on your individual circumstances. Your surrogacy journey typically follows these key milestones:
1. Application & Initial Consultation (1-2 months)
2. Psychological Pre-Screening (1-3 weeks)
3. Matching with Intended Parents (3-6 months)
4. Medical Screening (1-2 months)
5. Legal Agreements (1-2 months)
6. IVF Preparation & Embryo Transfer (1-2 months)
7. Pregnancy (10 months)
8. Delivery & Post-Birth Support (1-2 months)
Each stage is supported by our team so you always know what to expect.
Surrogate Pay in Michigan
First-time surrogates can earn up to $92,000, and experienced surrogates can earn up to $115,000. Giving Tree has some of the highest surrogate pay in the industry. Surrogates can earn some of the highest compensation when they work with us.
Women who become surrogates in Michigan receive compensation as well as additional benefits.
Support & Benefits
Surrogacy is more than financial—it’s emotional, physical, and deeply personal.
At Giving Tree Surrogacy, we honor your commitment with:
- Competitive compensation packages
- Wellness care packages at different milestones
- Access to licensed mental health professionals
- Surrogate Sister mentorship program
- Peer support groups and ongoing community
