First-time surrogates in Wisconsin earn $40,000–$55,000 base compensation plus monthly allowances. See full breakdown below.
| Base Compensation | $40,000 – $55,000 |
| Monthly Allowance | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| Maternity Clothing | $1,000 – $2,000 |
| Lost Wages | $3,000 – $10,000 |
| Total Potential | $47,000 – $73,000 |
| Base Compensation | $50,000 – $70,000 |
| Monthly Allowance | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| Maternity Clothing | $1,000 – $2,000 |
| Lost Wages | $3,000 – $10,000 |
| Total Potential | $57,000 – $88,000 |
Wisconsin has no surrogacy statute, but it does have a state supreme court decision directly on point. In In re Paternity of F.T.R. (Rosecky v. Schissel, 2013) the Wisconsin Supreme Court held that surrogacy agreements are enforceable unless enforcement would be contrary to the child's best interests. Compensation is permitted with no statutory cap.
Rosecky cuts in a specific direction. Your agreement is presumptively enforceable against you — but because there is no statute, you have no statutory floor of protections inside it. The best-interests override also means a court can decline to enforce particular terms, so enforceability is conditional rather than absolute on both sides.
Wisconsin courts generally issue an interim pre-birth order, with a final order required after birth before the birth certificate issues. Results vary by county and judge, particularly for unmarried couples, same-sex couples and donor-gamete arrangements.
No age, prior-birth, residency, evaluation or insurance requirement. No required independent counsel and no rule on who pays. No protected medical decision-making and no right to withdraw before transfer. Note that Rosecky itself arose from a dispute in which representation mattered a great deal — separate counsel is strongly advised, but it is practice, not law.
Source: In re Paternity of F.T.R. (Rosecky v. Schissel), 2013 WI 66.
The criteria below are agency screening standards, not state law. No statute here sets a minimum age, requires a prior birth, or mandates medical or psychological evaluation. Agencies apply these criteria (largely from ASRM practice guidance) and they determine whether your application proceeds — but they are policy, and some are negotiable.
Final eligibility is determined by the agency's medical team.
Complete application in 10–15 minutes. Agency contacts you within 48 hours.
Physical exam, bloodwork, and uterine evaluation — paid for by the agency.
Review profiles and meet potential intended parents. You always have the right to say no.
Surrogacy agreement reviewed by your own attorney, funded by the agency.
Monthly compensation begins immediately after transfer. All medical costs covered.
Remaining compensation disbursed around delivery. Post-delivery allowances continue up to 6 weeks.
Yes. Wisconsin has no surrogacy statute, but the Wisconsin Supreme Court held in 2013 that surrogacy agreements are enforceable unless enforcement would be contrary to the child's best interests.
Typically yes. Most agencies require you to live in the state where you carry the pregnancy, as medical care and legal jurisdiction are state-specific.
Base compensation is generally taxable at the federal level. Expense reimbursements (travel, maternity clothes) are typically not taxable. Consult a tax professional for Wisconsin-specific guidance.
18–24 months from application to delivery: matching (1–6 months), medical screening, legal review, and the full pregnancy term.
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