Michigan's unique surrogacy law causing stress for prospective parents

In Michigan, compensated surrogacy is illegal, one of only three states in America where any such contract is unenforceable and/or criminal.

The World Health Organization reports that 1 in 6 couples experiences infertility. It's a widening statistic that's pushing more people than ever before to lean on nontraditional family-building methods, like surrogacy.

Unlike most states in the U.S., Michigan has strict laws around surrogate use. However, one couple has triumphed over it not once, but twice.

Alex and Alan Kamer's 3-year-old son, Crosby, is just like any other 3-year-old. His journey into the world was a little less traditional.

For the Kamers, traditional pregnancy was not an option. Alex has a complex congenital heart defect. Surrogacy was an option, but the couple never imagined the fact that they live in Michigan would amplify their stress.

In Michigan, compensated surrogacy is illegal, one of only three states in America where any such contract is unenforceable and/or criminal.