Surrogacy arrangements offer intended parents and gestational surrogates a way to create and expand families together. Choosing to become a gestational surrogate — compensated or altruistic — is a selfless, lasting gift to a family seeking to grow, and for intended parents, it can be the final step toward the family they’ve been longing for.

Like the fertility industry itself, the surrogacy process is complex. At its core is a clear, legally enforceable surrogacy contract that protects the rights and interests of both the surrogate and the intended parents.

Deciding to become a gestational surrogate, or to pursue parenthood through surrogacy, is an exciting time — but California surrogacy law is complicated and varies from state to state. Whichever side of the journey you’re on, you deserve a strong advocate in your corner.

We help draft and negotiate surrogacy contracts and prepare or review the Petition for Parentage — the documents that establish intended parents as the legal parents of the child, not the surrogate (or her spouse), as would otherwise be the default. It’s our job to protect your rights and handle the legal paperwork, so you can focus on building relationships and preparing for your new baby.

Get personalized legal advice that’s caring, timely, and cost-effective. We’re an all-inclusive law firm, here to help intended parents and gestational surrogates alike realize their dream of family.