Assisted Reproductive Technology
Gestational Carrier Contracts
Carefully drafted, negotiated, and explained gestational carrier contracts that prevent disputes before they start.
Why a gestational carrier contract matters
The importance of a properly drafted gestational carrier contract cannot be overstated. The contract sets out the medical, legal, financial, and personal terms of the arrangement — and it is the document everyone will return to if questions arise during pregnancy or after the birth of the child.
Decades of experience drafting these agreements
Our founding attorney drafted his first gestational carrier contract in 1999 and has continued to draft, negotiate, and finalize them ever since. That depth of experience shows up in the issues we anticipate and the way we explain the contract to our clients.
Making sure the contract is understood
“Drafting the document is only part of the work.”
Drafting the document is only part of the work. Just as important is taking the time to explain the contract so our clients understand what they are signing. That explanation is one of the most reliable ways to prevent disputes later in the process.
Independent representation for the carrier
Gestational carriers should always have their own independent attorney. We represent intended parents, and when we represent the carrier, we provide the same standard of careful explanation and protection.
Compensation, expenses, and life insurance
Carrier compensation, reimbursable expenses, life insurance, and the handling of medical complications all need to be clearly addressed in the contract. We help our clients think through these issues realistically.
Coordinating with the clinic and escrow
“We coordinate the contract with the clinic's medical timeline and with the escrow agent who will handle payments.”
We coordinate the contract with the clinic's medical timeline and with the escrow agent who will handle payments. That coordination keeps the medical, legal, and financial steps aligned.