US supreme court declines to intervene in custody fight over baby born via surrogate
Summary
The US Supreme Court declined to stop a California court from recognizing a couple as the legal parents of a baby born via a surrogate in Alaska. The surrogate refused to abort the baby despite a heart defect and later sought custody, but courts prioritized the child’s medical care and parents’ rights.Key Facts
- The highest court denied an emergency request to halt California’s custody order recognizing the couple as the baby’s legal parents.
- The baby was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a serious defect requiring surgery.
- The couple and surrogate had a contract allowing abortion if the fetus had abnormalities.
- The surrogate refused to abort and gave birth in Texas, where abortion is banned.
- Texas officials got involved, ordering medical care for the baby.
- Courts prioritized the baby’s life and health, allowing the baby to move to Los Angeles for treatment.
- The surrogate claims she should have custody and influence over the baby’s care, feeling excluded.
- The legal parents say the surrogate is unstable and emphasize their commitment to the baby’s well-being.
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