Caring Florida Fertility And Surrogacy Law Attorneys

The journey to parenthood can be challenging, especially for those who cannot or choose not to give birth naturally. At Fertility & Surrogacy Legal Group, APC, our team of dedicated surrogacy attorneys and fertility lawyers is here to provide compassionate and knowledgeable support to Florida couples and individuals every step of the way.

We are deeply committed to helping you build your family, so we offer personalized legal services tailored to your unique needs.

Are Gestational And Traditional Surrogacy Legal In Florida?

Both gestational and traditional surrogacy are legal in Florida, but the state has specific laws and regulations that ensure the protection of all parties involved. Gestational surrogacy involves a surrogate who carries a baby not genetically related to her, while traditional surrogacy involves a surrogate who uses her egg. At Fertility & Surrogacy Legal Group, APC, we are a nationwide surrogacy law firm that thoroughly understands the applicable Florida laws. We are here to guide you so that you ensure your parental rights and follow the law.

What Are Florida’s Surrogacy Laws?

Florida has clear and comprehensive surrogacy laws. One key aspect is the requirement for a binding and enforceable gestational surrogacy contract. This contract must be made between the commissioning couple and the gestational surrogate. For the contract to be valid, all parties involved must be at least 18 years old and the commissioning couple must be legally married.

The commissioning couple can only enter into a contract with a gestational surrogate if a licensed physician determines that:

1. The commissioning mother cannot physically gestate a pregnancy to term.
2. The gestation will pose a risk to the physical health of the commissioning mother.
3. The gestation will pose a risk to the health of the fetus.

A gestational surrogacy contract must include several provisions:

• The surrogate must be the sole source of consent regarding clinical intervention and pregnancy management.
• The surrogate must agree to undergo reasonable medical evaluations and adhere to medical instructions about her prenatal health.
• The surrogate must agree to relinquish any parental rights upon the child’s birth and to proceed with the necessary judicial proceedings.
• The commissioning couple must agree to accept custody and assume full parental rights and responsibilities for the child immediately upon birth, regardless of any medical impairment.
• The surrogate must agree to assume parental rights if it is determined that neither member of the commissioning couple is the genetic parent of the child.

The contract can go beyond these minimum requirements. For example, you can also include agreements about reasonable living, legal, medical, psychological and psychiatric expenses related to the prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum periods.

What Should You Look For In A Florida Surrogacy Attorney?

When seeking a Florida surrogacy attorney, it is essential to find a firm with extensive experience in the field. We focus exclusively on fertility and surrogacy law, both nationally and internationally. We assist with traditional surrogacy, gestational surrogacy, and the entire surrogacy process, from surrogacy contracts to ensuring parental rights for intended parents.

Our Florida surrogacy attorneys are dedicated to creating personal solutions for each client. We take pride in our proactive customer service and commitment to helping families achieve their dreams. Our clients range from regular people in same-sex marriages and those struggling with infertility to celebrities and models, and we strive to make the process work for everyone.

We are passionate about bettering the lives of others. Our firm has even created a nonprofit to help families afford the surrogacy process and started a podcast to answer questions and discuss our practice areas. We aim to provide compassionate and thorough legal services.

Start Your Surrogacy Journey Today

If you are considering surrogacy in Florida, contact us today. Let our knowledgeable and experienced team guide you through this complex and rewarding journey. Call 619-618-7070 to schedule a legal consultation.