The Benefits of Legal Counsel to Become a Surrogate
Surrogacy is a complex legal process that can involve numerous parties. If you plan on using a surrogate, then you must address many legal issues to ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible. Our law firm represents the intended parents (the eventual parents of the child), as well as gestational carriers. In our experience even if the surrogate and intended parents initially agree on many things, emotions can arise during the pregnancy that could lead to some parties changing their minds. You need an attorney to think through these contingencies and to protect the contractual agreement you made.
Since 1995, Nevada surrogacy attorney Eric A. Stovall has worked with numerous families and individuals located throughout the state. Admitted to practice law in 1987, he watches as surrogacy law changes and he then adapts his practice accordingly. Ultimately, we want what is in the child’s best interest.
Schedule a confidential consultation with Eric A. Stovall to protect your rights, avoid costly mistakes, and move forward with a legally secure surrogacy plan in Nevada.
Helping You Build Your Family While Protecting Your Rights
Some of the legal services our law firm offers include:
Creating legally enforceable surrogacy contracts, also referred to as “gestational contracts” in some instances. These outline the expectations and obligations the intended parent(s) may have of the surrogate.
Handling any parental rights issues that could affect the physical and legal custody of the child. This may include obtaining pre-birth orders as well as other important documentation.
Providing experienced legal counsel to same-sex couples. This may include assistance with second parent adoption.
Helping you address the legal issues that may arise when using a surrogacy agency or fertility clinic to find a gestational carrier.
Planning for surrogacy costs. This includes the costs of any fees, plus compensation to the gestational surrogate.
Key Surrogacy Agreements & Court Orders: What Needs to Be in Place
Surrogacy can be an exciting path to growing a family or helping someone else build theirs—but it’s also a process where the details matter. A well-structured legal plan can prevent misunderstandings, protect everyone’s expectations, and reduce the risk of delays at the hospital or after the birth. Our Reno surrogacy attorney focuses on creating clear, enforceable documentation tailored to your situation and compliant with Nevada law.
Some of the most important legal pieces typically include:
Comprehensive surrogacy agreement outlining roles, decision-making, confidentiality, and dispute-resolution procedures
Medical and consent provisions addressing IVF logistics, embryo transfer expectations, prenatal testing, and communication with providers
Expense and compensation terms defining what is reimbursed, how payments are handled, and what happens if circumstances change
Insurance review considerations to help identify coverage gaps and avoid surprises during pregnancy or delivery
Birth plan coordination to support a smoother hospital experience, including who is present and how documentation is handled
Parentage documentation/court orders to help ensure the intended parent(s) are legally recognized as parents as early as possible
Whether you’re an intended parent or a prospective surrogate, getting these items addressed early can make the rest of the journey far less stressful. If you’re in Reno (89501) or the surrounding area, we can walk you through what to prepare, what to expect, and how to move forward with confidence.
How Does Surrogacy Work? I Want to Become a Surrogate; What is Next?
These are the types of questions we get a lot. Fortunately, Nevada has some of the most progressive surrogacy laws in the nation. These laws give individuals, married couples and unmarried couples the ability to become parents by utilizing gestational carriers. Let our law firm help answer these questions and then think through all your options and decisions. Please contact Nevada surrogacy attorney Eric A. Stovall to set up a consultation.
Looking To Be or Use a Surrogate?Eric A. Stovall is here to help.
Eric is a Reno adoption and surrogacy attorney dedicated to protecting Nevada families and helping them grow. If you are considering the adoption of a child, using a surrogate, or becoming a surrogate, contact us to learn how to get started.
