Helping people with adoption and assisted reproduction Matters in San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda and Contra Costa counties
Helping Clients Expand Their Families
Adopting a child can be challenging for any couple. Same-sex couples and single parents face even greater challenges. Anyone who seeks to adopt or attempt assisted reproduction needs a lawyer who thoroughly understands the complexities of specialized and evolving law in these areas.
Our attorneys help California couples and individuals, including same-sex couples and LGBT individuals, adopt or undertake assisted reproduction.
Types of Adoption
Our skilled family law attorneys handle many types of adoptions. We can help you with the legal aspects of the following:
- Stepparent adoptions
- Single-parent adoptions
- Unmarried-couple adoptions
- Private, third-party adoptions
- Same-sex couple adoptions
- Single-parent LGBT adoptions
Same-sex couples and LGBT individuals who wish to adopt may have different legal needs than straight couples. It is important to work with a lawyer who understands California law regarding domestic partnerships and adoption.
Assisted Reproduction and Sperm Donor Agreements
Couples who cannot conceive a child frequently turn to assisted reproductive technology (ART). To establish and protect the individual's parental rights, it is a good idea to retain a knowledgeable attorney to navigate the changing law related to surrogacy and other ARTs. We provide legal help with sperm and egg donation and surrogacy and egg sharing. We will work with all parties to ensure that the rights of everyone involved are protected.
