Surrogacy

Our attorneys represent surrogacy carriers, donors, and intended parents who want to be involved in the surrogacy process but don't know what to do or how to protect their rights. At Grady, Hayes & Neary, we look out for the best interests of our clients: whether they decide to pursue gestational or traditional surrogacy or require an egg or embryo donation agreement.

Many people consider surrogacy as a viable alternative to adoption. It is likely you have minimal information about the surrogacy process and are unsure what to expect. We can help you understand this legal process.

Protect your rights on the following issues

Gestational Surrogacy: In many cases, the intended parents use their egg and sperm to create embryos, which are transferred to a carrier who will, in turn, carry the baby to delivery. We can help you come up with a comprehensive parentage contract before the process starts so that all parties are clear as to their rights and obligations.

Egg or Sperm Donation Contracts: If a third party is donating sperm or egg to the parents, it is still imperative that all sides are completely clear as to their rights and obligations. We work for egg donors, sperm donors, and intended parents.

Determining Parentage: A parentage determination hearing may be scheduled before or after the birth of the child.

Surrogacy in Wisconsin

There are no comprehensive state surrogacy laws in Wisconsin, but courts recognize parentage through surrogacy using other family law statutes and case law. We can help you navigate this complicated system. We will draft a parentage agreement and navigate the ensuing legal process that protects your parental rights.

For more information, view our Adoption & Surrogacy FAQ or contact us.

Our Surrogacy Attorneys