California couple confront their surrogate in a Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates
A California couple is in a court dispute with their surrogate over custody of a newborn who has a serious heart condition. The couple says the surrogate is trying to deny them parental rights, and they're presenting evidence in Texas court about the child's worsening health. The case involves disagreements over the couple's earlier desire to terminate the pregnancy.
7 across the spectrum · tap a section to jump
The bigger story
This story is one of several related ones. Here's where it sits.
Left
1 viewpointCustody fight erupts after surrogate refuses abortion for baby with heart condition
Center
5 viewpointsCalifornia couple confronts their surrogate in Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates
California couple face their surrogate in emotional Texas hearing as dispute over newborn escalates
Right
1 viewpointSurrogate, California couple clash in court as newborn fights for life after heart surgery