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Montgomery County PA Surrogacy Lawyer

Surrogacy is quickly becoming a viable family building option for many couples who have encountered difficulties conceiving. Since the arrangement is largely unprecedented in Pennsylvania courts, you need an astute attorney by your side for every step of the process. Call a Montgomery County PA family law lawyer at the Law Offices of Sheryl R. Rentz, PC to discuss your options, roles and responsibilities as a surrogate mother or parents by surrogacy.

A Unique Relationship

The relationship between a surrogate mother and the family for whom she is carrying the baby is very complex and intimate. The laws and courts have been unclear as to whether a surrogacy contract can be upheld. It is an emerging issue with little legal history.

There are no laws in Pennsylvania that disallow a woman to contract with another person or couple to carry and birth a child for financial compensation. The state has recognized surrogacy agencies as legitimate entities. It has an "assisted birth registration procedure" that allows the hospital to issue a birth certificate with the names of the actual parents listed. Normally, the hospital lists the woman who gives birth as the mother by default. Both of these factors make this a likely place to choose surrogacy. This accepting environment makes Pennsylvania a good choice for both surrogates and prospective parents.

The legal issues are complex as are the emotional issues. That is why both the surrogate and the parents should consult an attorney before deciding to undertake this process. The surrogate may receive financial compensation from the family, but the gift of a child to call their own is priceless. When surrogacy plans go awry, it is a breach of contract and a breach of trust. You need a qualified Montgomery County PA family law attorney to lay the foundation for a successful surrogate pregnancy.

Whether you are an infertile couple considering surrogacy as a way to finally start a family or a young woman considering giving the gift of a child to a couple who desperately wants one, you need legal representation. Avoid problems by consulting a lawyer before engaging in this unique relationship with limited precedence.

We Can Help You Start a Family

There are many issues you and your chosen surrogate may come across during this endeavor. Let the Law Offices of Sheryl R. Rentz, PC help you give or receive the gift of a newborn child. Call us today to discuss your surrogacy contract.