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Surrogacy in Wisconsin:
For Parents and Surrogates
Wisconsin is considered a surrogacy-friendly state, offering a clear and reliable legal pathway for intended parents who wish to build their families through gestational surrogacy, and the surrogates who help them. Giving Tree Surrogacy has been supporting intended parents and surrogates in Wisconsin on their surrogacy journeys for over 10 years.
Surrogacy in Wisconsin:
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 Wisconsin 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.
Intended Parents We Support in Wisconsin
Every path to parenthood deserves support. That’s why we proudly serve a diverse community of intended parents in Wisconsin, 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.
Surrogacy Laws in Wisconsin
While there is no specific statute regulating surrogacy, the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision in In re Paternity of F.T.R. (2013) confirmed that properly executed surrogacy agreements are valid and enforceable, providing important legal clarity and protection for all parties involved.
In practice, Wisconsin courts routinely issue pre-birth parentage orders when the surrogacy agreement meets the state’s established standards. These orders confirm that the intended parents are the child’s legal parents and direct the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to issue a birth certificate listing their names immediately after birth.
Both gestational and traditional surrogacy are permitted in Wisconsin, but gestational surrogacy—where the surrogate has no genetic link to the child—is strongly preferred because it offers greater legal security and smoother court approval. The process is open to married or unmarried couples, single intended parents, and LGBTQIA+ families, making Wisconsin an inclusive and stable jurisdiction for family building.
At Giving Tree Surrogacy, we partner with experienced reproductive law attorneys throughout Wisconsin to help you navigate each step of your surrogacy journey with confidence. From drafting your agreement to obtaining your parentage order, we ensure every detail is handled with care, transparency, and full compliance with local court practices.
The Surrogacy Process in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin
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Initial consultation & Intended Parent Intake (1-2 months)
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Matching with the Right Surrogate (3-6 months)
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Medical Screening & Legal Agreements (6 months)
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Surrogate Pregnancy (10 months)
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Birth, Support and Parenthood (ongoing)
Learn more details about our surrogacy process here.
How Much Does Surrogacy Cost in Wisconsin?
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:
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Family Forward Guarantee™ Fixed Cost Program
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Standard Surrogacy Program
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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 Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin?
Connect with our team today and take the first step toward bringing your baby home.
Surrogacy in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
Women who become surrogates are often mothers who loved being pregnant and want to give that joy to someone else. To qualify in Wisconsin, surrogates typically must:
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Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
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Be between 21–38 years old
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Have had at least one prior healthy pregnancy (maximum five), with no major complications
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Had no more than two C-sections
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Have a BMI under 32.
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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 Wisconsin
West Virginia law ensures protections for surrogates:
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Gestational surrogacy agreements are valid and enforceable under statute.
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Surrogates are not recognized as legal parents once intended parents’ rights are established by court order.
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Compensation is permitted and protected under law.
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Independent legal counsel is required and must be provided at the intended parents’ expense.
Women in Wisconsin can enter into surrogacy contracts and feel confident and safe helping families with the support of Giving Tree Surrogacy.
The Surrogacy Process in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin 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
