Assisted Reproductive Technology Law

Whether you are just starting the search for a surrogate or egg donor agency or have a private arrangement, The Law Office of Lauren Gaydos Duffer, P.C. has represented Intended Parent(s), egg donors, and surrogates across the world from helping draft contracts to validating gestational agreements. 

Surrogacy

Much like adoption, surrogacy is a business. It is important for Intended Parent(s) and surrogates to have their own legal representation throughout the process. In addition, it is important to have an attorney who has experience with surrogate arrangements represent you. The Law Office of Lauren Gaydos Duffer, P.C. has worked with surrogates and Intended Parents across the world.
 

The Law Office of Lauren Gaydos Duffer, P.C. may provide the following services for Intended Parent(s):
 

• Drafting of surrogacy agreement (traditional or gestational)
• Validation of gestational agreement under Texas law (Intended Parents must be married)
• Review of surrogacy agreement prepared by other counsel
• Surrogate Advice (may include helping Intended Parent(s) find an agency to work with and representing Intended Parent(s) throughout the process).

The Law Office of Lauren Gaydos Duffer, P.C. may provide the following services for surrogates:

• Review and negotiation of surrogacy agreement

Egg Donation

Whether you are looking for a specialized egg donor (ex. particular ethnicity or religion) and don't know where to begin, looking for an agency, or have a known donor, The Law Office of Lauren Gaydos Duffer, P.C. may represent you throughout the process from locating an agency that may fit your needs to drafting your egg donor contract. In addition, if you are a donor, it is extremely important that you have your own independent legal counsel review your egg donor intent contract with you. The Law Office of Lauren Gaydos Duffer, P.C. has represented numerous donors in reviewing and/or negotiating their egg donor contract.