Where should the pre-birth order (PBO) be done?

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Where should the pre-birth order (PBO) be filed — in the state where the baby will be born, where the intended parents live, or somewhere else? In this quick expert breakdown, Amanda explains how jurisdiction is determined, why the birth location often matters most, and how your legal team ensures parentage is properly established before delivery.

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