Surrogacy Attorney in Long Beach, California

Helping Families Grow with Confidence and Compassion

Surrogacy allows families to grow in ways that once seemed impossible. Whether you are an intended parent hoping to welcome a child or a surrogate helping others realize their dream of parenthood, the process involves more than medical procedures. It requires trust, compassion, and careful legal guidance.

At the Law Offices of Asher Hoffman, our Long Beach surrogacy lawyers guide clients through every step of this journey with clarity, empathy, and precision. We understand how deeply personal surrogacy arrangements are and how vital it is for all parties to feel supported and protected.

Our firm represents both intended parents and surrogates in Long Beach, across California, and worldwide. We help ensure that every agreement complies with California law, reflects everyone’s intentions, and clearly and legally establishes parentage from the very beginning, starting with your initial consultation.

Understanding Surrogacy in California

Surrogacy is a legal arrangement in which a person (the surrogate) agrees to carry and deliver a baby for intended parents who will become the child’s legal parents after birth. California is one of the most surrogacy-friendly states in the nation, providing a clear and supportive legal framework for both traditional and gestational surrogacy.

• Gestational Surrogacy: The surrogate carries an embryo created using the intended parents’ or donors’ genetic material. The surrogate has no biological link to the child.
• Traditional Surrogacy: The surrogate uses her own egg, making her both the genetic and gestational mother. This form of surrogacy is far less common and legally more complex.

Our Long Beach surrogacy attorneys focus primarily on gestational surrogacy, which California law explicitly recognizes and regulates under Family Code Sections 7960–7962. These statutes establish the rights of all parties and outline the procedures for confirming parentage before birth.

Why Legal Representation Is Essential in Surrogacy

Surrogacy involves intricate legal, medical, and emotional components. While fertility agencies and clinics coordinate the medical aspects, only an attorney can ensure that the legal rights of both intended parents and surrogates are fully protected.

Without proper documentation, miscommunication or misunderstandings can lead to disputes about parental rights, financial obligations, or the surrogate’s medical decisions. Our experienced Long Beach surrogacy lawyer prevents these problems by guiding the process from start to finish.

Our firm provides:

• Comprehensive surrogacy contracts that comply with California law.
• Pre-birth parentage orders confirming the intended parents’ legal rights.
• Legal coordination between attorneys for intended parents and surrogates.
• Review and negotiation of agency agreements.
• Confidential support and communication throughout pregnancy and after birth.

Every surrogacy arrangement is built on trust, and our role is to reinforce that trust by providing transparent, reliable legal protection for everyone involved.

Surrogacy Process Overview

Surrogacy involves multiple steps that combine medical treatment with legal documentation. Our Long Beach surrogacy attorneys ensure each stage is completed correctly, efficiently, and in accordance with California law.

• Selecting a Surrogate or Intended Parents

Surrogates and intended parents may connect through an agency or independently. California law requires that separate counsel represent both parties to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure informed consent.

• Drafting the Surrogacy Agreement

Before any medical procedures begin, both parties must sign a written surrogacy agreement prepared in compliance with California Family Code § 7962.

The agreement should outline:

• Medical and psychological screening requirements.
• Compensation and reimbursement terms.
• Parental rights and obligations.
• Health and lifestyle expectations during pregnancy.
• Insurance coverage and medical expenses.
• Confidentiality and dispute resolution provisions.

Our Long Beach surrogacy lawyers ensure that every agreement is tailored to the unique needs and values of the parties, providing clarity and preventing future conflicts.

• Obtaining the Pre-Birth Parentage Order

California allows intended parents to be declared the legal parents before the child is born through a pre-birth parentage order. This ensures that the intended parents are listed on the birth certificate immediately and that the surrogate is not required to take any additional legal steps after delivery.

Our attorneys handle all court filings, coordinate with hospitals, and ensure compliance with local court procedures in Los Angeles County and surrounding jurisdictions.

• Delivery and Post-Birth Process

When the baby is born, the hospital will recognize the pre-birth order, and the intended parents will assume full parental rights and responsibilities. We remain available to assist with any necessary follow-up documentation or international recognition of parentage.

Representing Intended Parents in Surrogacy Arrangements

For intended parents, surrogacy represents both hope and complexity. Many clients come to us after years of infertility, medical challenges, or unsuccessful treatments. Others are same-sex couples or single individuals pursuing parenthood independently.

Our Long Beach surrogacy attorneys help intended parents navigate:

• Agency contracts and surrogate selection.
• Review and negotiation of surrogate agreements.
• Coordination with fertility clinics and third-party professionals.
• Legal establishment of parentage through pre-birth orders.
• Guidance for interstate and international surrogacy arrangements.

We understand the emotional investment that accompanies this process and provide the reassurance and legal certainty needed to move forward confidently.

Representing Surrogates With Care and Respect

Surrogates perform an extraordinary act of generosity by helping others build their families. Our Long Beach surrogacy lawyers ensure that surrogates are fully informed and supported throughout their journey.

We provide independent legal representation to review contracts, explain terms, and confirm that the surrogate’s rights, medical autonomy, and compensation are clearly protected.

Our services for surrogates include:

• Contract review and negotiation.
• Explanation of medical consent and decision-making rights.
• Clarification of insurance coverage and financial protections.
• Coordination with the surrogate’s agency and medical providers.
• Continued availability for questions or concerns during pregnancy.

Our goal is for every surrogate to feel respected, valued, and protected in her vital role.

International and Interstate Surrogacy Considerations

California’s reputation as a surrogacy-friendly state attracts families from across the United States and around the world. The Law Offices of Asher Hoffman regularly represents clients from countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom, China, and Australia, as well as U.S. residents living outside California.

International arrangements often involve additional legal steps to ensure that parentage is recognized both in the U.S. and the parents’ home country.

Our Long Beach surrogacy attorneys assist with:

• Coordination of immigration and citizenship documentation.
• Compliance with international and domestic ART laws.
• Translation of agreements and notarization for foreign jurisdictions.
• Legalization and apostille certification for use abroad.

For interstate cases, we help ensure that parentage orders obtained in California are enforceable and recognized nationwide.

Protecting Privacy and Confidentiality

Surrogacy is an intimate and emotional process. We understand the importance of protecting privacy for both surrogates and intended parents. Our firm’s policies ensure that all communications, agreements, and medical details remain strictly confidential.

We also draft contracts that address privacy preferences, including:

• Whether identifying information may be shared between parties.
• How and when communication will occur before and after birth.
• How future contact, if desired, can be facilitated safely and respectfully.

Confidentiality builds trust—and trust forms the foundation of every successful surrogacy arrangement.

How The Law Offices of Asher Hoffman Can Help

At the Law Offices of Asher Hoffman, we believe that every family’s journey deserves care, respect, and legal clarity. Founding attorney Asher Hoffman combines his background in psychology with deep experience in assisted reproductive technology law to provide clear and compassionate guidance for intended parents and surrogates alike.

Clients who work with our firm can expect:

• Direct Access to an Attorney: You’ll always communicate directly with your lawyer.
• Personalized Agreements: Each surrogacy arrangement is drafted to reflect your intentions and protect your rights.
• Transparent Communication: We explain every document and process in plain, understandable terms.
• Global Perspective: We regularly represent clients across the U.S. and around the world.
• Confidential, Supportive Counsel: We value privacy and treat every client with compassion and respect.

Surrogacy is more than a legal process—it’s an act of trust and love. Our firm ensures that every participant feels informed, protected, and supported from start to finish.

Contact Our Long Beach Surrogacy Lawyers Today

If you are considering surrogacy in California—as a surrogate or an intended parent—you deserve experienced legal support that protects your interests and honors your intentions.

At the Law Offices of Asher Hoffman, our Long Beach surrogacy attorneys guide clients through every step with professionalism, empathy, and precision.

Call us today at (877) 792-4529 or contact us online to schedule a confidential consultation. Speak directly with a Long Beach surrogacy lawyer who will help you move forward with confidence and peace of mind.