Family Formation
Gestational Surrogacy - has a strong advantage in that it generally provides a binding determination of parentage prior to birth. In gestational surrogacy, the child is carried to term via a non-genetically related Gestational Carrier and the child is presented to the Intended Parents at birth.
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Traditional Surrogacy - utilizes artificial insemination, with sperm either from the Intended Father or from a Donor. The surrogate gives birth to the child genetically related to her. The child joins the new family either via adoption or a stipulated judgment by the Intended Mother.
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Sperm Donation - Consultations
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Embryo Adoption/Donation - We will do the necessary legal work to secure your rights for gestational and parentage purposes.
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Adoption is the historical way to add a child to your family. In infant adoptions, Adopting Parents connect with a Birth Mother, usually during her last trimester. Shortly after the baby’s birth, the child is placed with the Adopting Parents. Consents or relinquishments are signed shortly thereafter and legal issues are resolved, allowing the adoption to be finalized six to eight months later.
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- Family Growth is a primary concentration at the Law Offices of Steven R. Liss. Attorney Liss and his staff have been instrumental in the creation of numerous families through adoption, surrogacy and ovum donation. We are familiar with family building trends and current statutory and case law. Our goal is to provide accurate information so you can make fully informed decisions.