• Gestational Surrogacy Agreements (Contracts)
• Pre-Birth Orders (PBOs)
Our Experienced Nevada Surrogacy Attorney Can Help
Many parents who want to have children cannot due to various health complications. Luckily, modern science has given many couples the chance to have children of their own. This can be achieved using several different artificial insemination techniques (ie: In Vitro Fertilization, or IVF). If either or both parents are not able to conceive the baby themselves, then another common option that couples often turn to is surrogacy. Using this method has the potential to get emotional and ugly if the proper steps are not taken related to the surrogacy beforehand. To ensure the legality of the surrogacy process and to protect you — from a surrogate changing her mind midway through the surrogacy, for example — it is in your best interest to hire a qualified surrogacy attorney.
Our Nevada surrogacy attorney, Eric A. Stovall, can answer any questions you might have, whether it is about surrogacy definitions, contracts, costs or other related query. For three decades, Eric has made a committed career out of protecting Nevada families and helping them grow. This commitment led him to help form the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA) which is an organization that is dedicated to the progression of legal practices when it comes to assistive reproduction. Since opening the doors to his Reno adoption law firm, he has successfully helped numerous families become whole by utilizing a surrogate. As a result, Eric has the experience and knowledge to help with any surrogacy case, no matter the circumstances.
What Are Common Surrogacy Matters and Concerns?
When all you want to do is form a family, it can be rather disheartening when something — or someone — comes between you and that goal. For this reason, it is important to hire a surrogacy lawyer in Nevada so you can both understand how surrogacy law works and to ensure that you and your new family are protected to the fullest extent.
Our law firm helps clients with the following types of common surrogacy matters:
- Nevada Surrogacy Laws: Nevada is currently one of the most progressive states in the country when it comes to surrogacy laws. As they are constantly changing, it helps to consult with an attorney who stays up-to-date with them before making any decisions regarding surrogacy.
- Surrogacy Contracts: Drafting the right document before entering the agreement is crucial for preserving your rights as a parent or gestational carrier. The surrogacy agreement should walk you through the process and include things like compensation, types of medical exams the surrogate must complete, any testing for the child and other legal protections for all parties. It should leave no room for interpretation. Just using a contract found on the internet is a recipe for disaster.
- Surrogacy for LGBT Couples: Both state and federal laws have specific statutes that affect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents. A Nevada surrogacy attorney like Eric knows all the details of these laws and can explain how they can play a part in your surrogacy case.
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What Should I Know Before Entering Into a Surrogacy Agreement?
The surrogate’s role is extremely important — and with that import often comes complication and confusion. A surrogacy law firm can help you understand the complexities of surrogate parenting from both sides of the surrogacy. When preparing the initial agreement between the legal parents and the surrogate, all parties must understand the obligations and expectations that they are each responsible for before signing.
When drafting a surrogacy agreement, some of the most important areas to discuss are:
- Health concerns. The couple can have health concerns regarding both the surrogate as well as the baby. These concerns often include diet and any relevant activities that could potentially harm the baby.
- Doctor visits and checkups
- Responsibilities for bills and payment
- Pre-birth order (PBO) process to establish percentage of the child(ren)
Soon-to-be parents (otherwise referred to as “Intended Parents”) can obtain a “pre-birth order” from a court. This will help them receive immediate physical and legal custody of the baby at the time of birth. No matter if you are the parent or the gestational carrier, an experienced surrogacy attorney should draft and review all surrogacy documents before anything is made official. Allowing one to do so will ensure the accuracy, legality and attention to detail of your surrogacy agreement. Further, an experienced Nevada surrogacy attorney will help you think of things that you might not otherwise have considered in order to ensure that you are as prepared — and protected — as possible.
To speak with an experienced Reno surrogacy attorney, give us a call at (775) 227-7221 or contact us online today.