Oakland Surrogacy Attorney

We represent intended parents or surrogates in Oakland, CA in all types of surrogacy arrangements, including both independent and agency-facilitated journeys. The surrogacy legal process has two phases: 1) the contract, and 2) the parentage judgment (AKA pre-birth order, “PBO”), which starts after the first trimester of pregnancy. We guide our clients throughout the entire process, with a focus on aligning expectations, full understanding of all terms, and efficiency.

Surrogacy Contract:

  1. Guide clients based in Oakland, CA through pre-contract steps including screenings and insurance review.

  2. Drafting, consultation, and negotiation of contract with other party’s attorney.

  3. Legal clearance to the IVF Clinic, allowing the start of the transfer cycle.

Parentage Judgment/PBO:

  1. Draft and circulate court documents; file with the appropriate court.

  2. Provide Judgment to the birthing hospital, enabling the intended parent(s)’ name(s) to appear on the original birth certificate.

Considerations:

  1. Has there been a review of the surrogate's health insurance policy to ensure coverage for surrogacy-related medical expenses?

  2. Have all parties completed psychological interviews?

  3. Are the parties aligned regarding the desired level of contact during pregnancy?

  4. How many embryos will be transferred during each transfer procedure?

  5. Are the parties in agreement regarding terms for therapeutic abortion and selective reduction?

*Services provided for Oakland, CA residents as well as residents of all other cities and areas of California.