Brooklyn Surrogacy Lawyer

Surrogacy in New York has changed since the passage of the Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA) in 2021. Now, a surrogate may use her own egg or carry a fertilized embryo for an individual or couple. The law has opened the door for families who thought the door for children was shut, but it does carry legal complications, too. Our Brooklyn, NY surrogacy lawyer guides prospective parents, paid surrogates, and altruistic surrogates through the legal requirements so that all parties are protected, and the child can safely go with the intended parents after birth. At Oleaga Law LLC, we consider every eventuality with your surrogacy and ensure that the contract protects your rights now and in the future. Call us today for a confidential consultation.

Surrogacy Lawyer Brooklyn, NY

Using a surrogate to carry your child can be a lot more exciting than adopting; you can see your baby grow and be more of a part of the process. But before you take your new baby home from the hospital, there are several legal requirements you must meet. A surrogacy contract protects you from a parentage challenge later, and establishes you as the child’s parent and legal guardian. Our Brooklyn surrogacy lawyer drafts a comprehensive agreement that details each party’s responsibilities and rights, including providing medical care and making medical decisions, clearly setting financial arrangements, and addressing how to resolve unforeseen events.

Acting as a surrogate, whether as a paid one or as an altruistic one, requires considerable sacrifice of your health, movements, and activities. You deserve protection, and our attorneys deliver. We explain your rights as a surrogate and what you’ll be giving up. We negotiate a fair surrogacy agreement that balances the new parent’s wishes with your bodily autonomy, and review any agreement you’re asked to sign.

In the lead-up to delivery, we facilitate communications with the hospital or birthing center and guide you through the post-birth legal protocols. We are firm believers in preventing problems before they arise and placing protections around you and your family beforehand. We complete all the legal paperwork necessary for the intended parents to grow their family, while ensuring everyone’s rights are protected.

Why Our Legal Experience Matters For Surrogacy Concerns

Surrogacy can be a beautiful gift, helping families grow, but without the right legal protections and assignment of parental rights, the surrogate and intended parents could have a lot of legal trouble later on. Our Brooklyn surrogacy lawyer carefully drafts your surrogacy contract in accordance with current New York law and is by your side throughout the pregnancy to address any legal concerns that arise.

• Our firm has been featured by national outlets including U.S. News & World Report, Good Housekeeping, Out Magazine, SHAPE, and Above the Law
• We hold a 5-star Google rating from the many families we’ve supported in building their families
• Firm founder Janene Oleaga was recognized as one of Maine’s 40 Under 40 for her leadership in reproductive rights and family formation
• Ms. Oleaga has contributed to landmark legal cases, including a groundbreaking New York Supreme Court decision recognizing three parents
• Ms. Oleaga serves on the boards of AllPaths Family Building and the BIVF Foundation, helping increase access to fertility care and family-building resources

There’s more to a surrogate pregnancy than medical care. Let Oleaga Law LLC handle your legal care. Call us today to learn more.