Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
If a surrogacy agreement does not meet the material requirements of this article, the agreement is not enforceable and the court shall determine parentage based on the intent of the parties, taking into account the best interests of the child. An intended parent's absence of genetic connection to the child is not a sufficient basis to deny that individual a judgment of legal parentage.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Family Court Act - FCT § 581-407. Insufficient surrogacy agreement - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/family-court-act/fct-sect-581-407/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)