Do I Need a Lawyer for Surrogacy?

If you are a single woman, part of a same-sex couple, part of a heterosexual couple that is unable to conceive or carry children, or in some other situation related to conception complications, then you may be interested in alternative reproduction options to have the baby you have been longing for. As part of this process, you might be wondering whether you need to retain legal representation before you are able to move forward with your surrogacy arrangement. Continue reading to learn more about why working with a surrogacy agency built by attorneys could be in your best interests.

Matching Families and Surrogates

There are many reasons why working with a surrogacy agency founded by lawyers would be well-advised. First and foremost, the surrogacy laws vary not only across the nation, but globally, and you will need to both know and understand these laws before you can proceed. Additionally, if you are the intended parents of a baby who will be born through surrogacy, then you will want to be assured that your potential surrogate mother has been properly screened before her profile becomes available for consideration. This is because some agencies will accept any woman willing to carry someone else’s child, without regard to her physical and mental health standing. Such blatant disregard for both your safety and that of your unborn child will not be tolerated at Baby Steps Surrogacy Center, Inc. We were founded by attorney Lisa Vari, who has dedicated nearly thirty years to international surrogacy agreements. When you choose our surrogacy agency, you can be sure that you will only be matched with a surrogate mother who is of sound mind and body and who you can trust.

Building Your Surrogacy Contract

One of the most important aspects of your surrogacy arrangement will be the formulation of your surrogacy contract. This legally binding document will contain all relevant legal information, including your pre-birth order, what will happen in emergency scenarios, and how your surrogate mother will be compensated, among other things. Due to the fact that surrogacy laws vary per state, you need to be sure that your surrogacy contract will be enforceable and upheld should you wind up in a court of law, which is why having a seasoned surrogacy attorney by your side is critical to the success of your surrogacy plan.

Schedule Your Free Consultation Today

Before you decide to embark on your surrogacy journey without an attorney, reach out to our respected agency at Baby Steps Surrogacy Center, Inc. today. You can find us online or contact our office directly at 412-884-2229 to schedule your no-obligation consultation as soon as possible.

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