Same-Sex Surrogacy: Building Your Washington Family
Exploring surrogacy options is a meaningful step for many same-sex couples eager to grow their families. At Christina T. Sherman, PLLC,we assist all families, including same-sex families, in adoptions and surrogacy arrangements.
Our founding attorney, Christina T. Sherman, has dedicated her legal career to helping families in Pierce County, and the surrounding Washington communities expand. She has more than 20 years of experience providing compassionate support every step of the way. For legal guidance on same-sex family formation and LGBTQ surrogacy options, our fertility attorney can help.
Understanding Same-Sex Surrogacy And ART In Washington
Washington offers numerous options for same-sex family formation, making it a welcoming state for family formation. The surrogacy process involves selecting a surrogate who will carry and deliver your child. It typically begins with a legal agreement that outlines the rights and responsibilities of both the intended parents and the surrogate. In addition, many same sex couples conceive children through donor gametes. An experienced family lawyer can ensure that the surrogacy agreements and/or ART agreements, expectations, and process are clear and legally sound.
How Do Same-Sex Couples Establish Parental Rights Through Surrogacy and ART In Washington?
Establishing parental rights is a crucial step for same-sex couples pursuing surrogacy. In Washington, the intended parents can establish their rights through pre-birth orders, which declare them as the legal parents even before the child’s birth. This legal recognition ensures that both partners have equal parental rights from the moment their child is born.
Where a child is conceived through donor sperm, it is recommended that the intended parents do a second parent adoption after the birth of the child to ensure that their legal parentage will be recognized throughout the United States—even and especially in states that are not friendly to same sex marriage and parentage.
As your fertility lawyer, we work to secure these rights smoothly and efficiently.
How Does A Fertility Lawyer Help Protect Parental Rights During The Surrogacy Process?
A fertility attorney plays a vital role in protecting your parental rights throughout the entire surrogacy process. The surrogacy agreements and contracts must be legally sound and comply with Washington laws. Your surrogacy attorney can represent your interests in court if a dispute arises and litigation becomes necessary. Our same-sex surrogacy lawyer has extensive experience in ART and surrogacy law and has represented hundreds of parents in complex family formation for decades. At Christina T. Sherman, PLLC, our goal is to make the process as smooth as possible so you can focus on the joy of welcoming your new family member.
Consult A Washington Same-Sex Surrogacy Lawyer Today
If you have questions about same-sex surrogacy or are ready to start your surrogacy journey, our same-sex surrogacy lawyer is available for consultation appointments. To schedule an initial consultation, you can call our office at 253-466-2775 or send us a message through our website. Let us provide legal guidance and support so that you can confidently pursue your family’s expansion.