Surrogacy


We provide comprehensive legal advice to potential surrogates and intended parents, as well as those already part of a surrogacy team. The Family Village was established to offer a supportive environment where both legal and personal questions about surrogacy can be addressed with care and expertise at every stage of the journey. Our services cover all aspects of domestic and international surrogacy arrangements.

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Applications for Parentage and Parentage Orders

Katie provides comprehensive legal services for both pre- and post-surrogacy matters, including legal advice and assistance with Parentage Order applications across Australia.

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Legal Advice on International Surrogacy Arrangements

Thanks to data collected by our esteemed colleague, Sarah Jefford, we know that there are only approximately 120 to 130 surrogacy births in Australia each year. We also know that there are far more intended parents seeking surrogacy than there are surrogates available. Accordingly, many intended parents are forced to consider pursuing surrogacy options internationally to create their longed-for family.

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Legal Advice for Surrogates

Here at the Family Village, we act for surrogates too! Like intended parents, it is necessary for surrogates to also obtain legal advice prior to entering into surrogacy arrangements. These costs are paid by the intended parents if you are already part of a surrogacy team.

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Legal Advice on Surrogacy Arrangements

Surrogacy laws in Australia require all parties involved to obtain legal advice prior to commencing fertility treatment. This involves two lawyers—one representing the intended parents and one representing the birth parents.

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Legal Advice for Intended Parents

It is essential for intended parents considering surrogacy and donor conception, whether within Australia or abroad, to seek legal advice prior to entering into any arrangement. The array of options and procedural requirements can often appear complex and overwhelming.

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The Surrogacy Journey

Step 1: Confirm that you are eligible for surrogacy in your State or Territory – you must have a medical or social need.

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