Assisted Reproduction

Surrogacy :

Surrogacy has become a means for couples and single people, known as intended parents, to expand their family. As a “Family planning” law practice we at Johnson Dorsey Law Firm are ready to assist you during your surrogacy journey. In gestational surrogacy, the surrogate carries and gives birth to a baby created with an egg and sperm from the intended parents. A surrogate could also carry an embryo created from a donor egg and/or donor sperm. A gestational surrogate has no biological relationship to the child she is pregnant with. After the child is born, the gestational surrogate immediately surrenders the baby to the intended parents.

Involving a lawyer early in the process is critical. Once the intended parents and gestational carrier are matched they enter into an agreement that specifies responsibilities and obligations of each party as well as their agreements and intentions.

Even though Johnson Dorsey Law Firm is located in Texas, we work with intended parents and gestational surrogates from states all over the country that have legal matters in Texas. This would include the possibility that the gestational surrogate is a resident of Texas or is planning on delivering the child in Texas

Egg or Embryo Donation Agreement :

Many families rely on donated eggs, sperm, and embryos to expand there family through pregnancy. Becoming a donor is a great act of generosity. Donors may be known to each other or may remain anonymous. It is important, especially when using a known donor that you obtain the proper legal representation so that your rights are protected. Egg, sperm and embryo donation agreements are extremely important for both the donor and recipient. This agreement should address all legal issues related to the donation and protect each party’s rights and responsibilities prior to any donation or transfer taking place.Johnson Dorsey Law Firm will give you quality legal advice and educate you of the risks and expenses involved in egg donation and embryo adoption.

Johnson Dorsey Law Firm finds it crucial that donors providing embryos for adoption and would like to maintain an open adoption should also seek independent legal counsel to review their agreement. Understanding that each situation is different, Trina ensures that the agreement is tailored to fit the needs of both the donor and intended parents.