{"podcast":{"title":"The Legal Podcast Network","slug":"the-legal-podcast-network-6936259","podcast_index_feed_id":6936259,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/thelegalpodcastnetwork/feed.xml","website_url":"https://thelegalpodcastnetwork.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18025935/Instagram_Header_Main_Logo-01_5yq5ue.jpg","author":"The Legal Podcast Network (LPN)","episode_count":100,"summary":"From navigating custody battles to breaking down stereotypes, ’Advocating for Dads’ equips listeners with valuable insights and resources to support fathers in their journey to be actively involved in their children’s lives. Whether you’re a father, a co-parent, or simply interested in promoting equality in parenting, this podcast offers a compelling blend of information, inspiration, and advocacy. Join us on ’Advocating for Dads’ as we champion the rights and roles of fathers everywhere, one episode at a time.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T08:20:22.996600+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-legal-podcast-network-6936259"},"episode":{"title":"What Is a Gestational Carrier Agreement and Why It Matters","slug":"what-is-a-gestational-carrier-agreement-and-why-it-matters","published_at":"2026-07-28T16:33:39+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-legal-podcast-network-6936259/what-is-a-gestational-carrier-agreement-and-why-it-matters","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-legal-podcast-network-6936259","url":"https://thelegalpodcastnetwork.podbean.com/e/what-is-a-gestational-carrier-agreement-and-why-it-matters/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/e79p47vjtsw6678e/Melissa_Torto_EP_027tozj.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Building Families: The Surrogacy Law Podcast, host Shameika Rhymes welcomes Melissa Torto, a Massachusetts surrogacy and assisted reproduction attorney, to discuss the intricacies of gestational carrier agreements. Melissa explains where these agreements fit into the surrogacy timeline and highlights their primary goals for both intended parents and surrogates. The conversation covers critical topics such as termination of pregnancy, lifestyle restrictions, and vaccination preferences, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and well-drafted contracts. Melissa shares insights on the potential risks of moving forward with unclear expectations and how a strong agreement can prevent confusion and facilitate smoother surrogacy journeys. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the legal aspects of surrogacy and the importance of aligning expectations to ensure a successful partnership between intended parents and surrogates.","meta_description":"In this episode of Building Families: The Surrogacy Law Podcast, host Shameika Rhymes welcomes Melissa Torto, a Massachusetts surrogacy and assisted repro…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":653,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-legal-podcast-network-6936259/episodes/what-is-a-gestational-carrier-agreement-and-why-it-matters/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-legal-podcast-network-6936259/what-is-a-gestational-carrier-agreement-and-why-it-matters.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}