Ohio Surrogacy Contract Lawyer
When it comes to drafting surrogacy contracts, nothing is more important than clarity. All surrogacy contracts should include clear indications of financial responsibilities and legal rights. While some people choose to pull contracts off the internet and proceed without a lawyer, these cookie-cutter contracts often fail to protect important rights and fail to outline responsibilities. It is important that intended parents and surrogates seek separate legal counsel. This will protect both parties should any misunderstandings arise at a crucial time in the process.
I am Ellen Essig, Attorney and Counselor, I have practiced family law for 22 years and I have been helping intended parents and surrogates write surrogacy contracts since 1993. From my office in Cincinnati, I help clients throughout Ohio and nationwide.
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It does not take much to find a piece of paper that will outline the basics of any surrogacy contract, but in most cases, the law is much more complicated, especially if litigation is involved. You should understand two things before you draft or sign any surrogacy contract:
- Choice of Law: Which state law is going to apply to your surrogacy arrangement? This is an important consideration when intended parents and surrogates reside in different states. You need to choose a state that will allow for your desired result, whatever that may be.
- Choice of Attorney: You need an attorney who is familiar with the law of your state and can help identify competent legal counsel to help review the contract and, if needed, secure the Birth Order in an efficient, cost-effective way. For example, if you are an Intended Parent in Illinois and choose to work with a surrogate in Virginia, I can find the attorney in Virginia and will make sure you have someone on board who can help you accomplish your goals.
In addition, I can help you with your surrogacy contracts without you ever stepping foot in my Cincinnati office. I work with intended parents and surrogates all over the country and have helped numerous couples abroad as well. After you fill out a questionnaire, I can draft a contract and discuss it with you through e-mail, fax or phone. I can make sure it complies with the agreements you have made with your surrogate beforehand and handle any issues that arise during the process.
Surrogacy Contracts and Health Insurance
One of the most important components of any surrogacy contract is health insurance. I will review your health insurance policy as well as the health insurance policy of the surrogate and help you resolve any potential problems. As your lawyer, part of my responsibility is to make sure you know whether health insurance will cover the costs of maternity care for the surrogate.
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With so many factors to consider in your surrogacy, you need to make sure you do everything you can to protect your rights and establish your responsibilities. I will take you through the entire surrogacy process, including the drafting of your contract. Call me toll-free today at 1-866-427-4859 or contact me online to learn more about my services.
