Compassionate Assistance from Skilled Reproductive Lawyers
Infertility is a problem for many American couples, who want nothing more than to begin their own family and experience all the joys of parenting. In fact, it’s estimated that 1.5 million patients seek out infertility treatments every year, including in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, surrogacy, and other assisted reproduction methods.
No matter what path you’re considering for your family, our committed reproductive lawyers in Salem can help you overcome any legal obstacles, as well as make informed decisions about your family formation. Because we focus on providing personalized, relationship-focused legal services for Oregon families, our team at Pacific Cascade Legal will be able to give you the experienced and thoughtful counsel you need.
Call (888) 981-9511 today to get in touch with our experienced team.
Why Do I Need a Reproductive Lawyer for IVF?
In-vitro fertilization treatment refers to the process of implanting fertilized eggs in a prospective mother’s uterus, and it may involve an egg from either the expecting parents or from a donor. Because more than 150,000 IVF cycles are performed each year, many couples are now choosing to try frozen embryo adoption, relying on donations to begin growing their family.
No matter what form of IVF you decide to pursue, this advanced reproductive method can often bring up unique legal challenges surrounding donor rights and informed consent. While not every individual will need the assistance of an attorney during IVF treatment, having a reproductive lawyer on your side can be an invaluable tool as you seek out fertility options.
Here are some of the benefits of discussing your case with a qualified reproductive attorney:
- Assistance with complex forms and contracts. Because IVF is expensive and may involve multiple parties, you will most likely have to sign informed consent forms regarding the treatment of your eggs, and potentially forms involving donor’s rights as well.
- Help with parental rights for same-sex couples. Many same-sex couples turn to IVF treatment to begin families, and because this process will typically need to involve a donor, all the same, legal difficulties may apply. For female same-sex couples, there may also be difficulties related to establishing maternity for the other partner.
- Counsel on IVF embryo adoption. Although frozen embryo adoption is rising in popularity, the laws governing this process vary from state to state — and even from year to year. Having an experienced attorney on your side will ensure that all your legal agreements and contracts are in order.
- Advocacy for your needs. If any legal issues do come up related to IVF, surrogacy, or other reproductive methods, it can be beneficial to have a lawyer close at hand to advocate on your behalf.
Do you have questions about anything related to IVF or surrogacy treatments? Contact our dedicated reproductive attorneys at (888) 981-9511 today!