For people who are just starting their fertility journey, learning that you may want to speak to a lawyer specialized in fertility can be unexpected
Fertility lawyers are used in a number of situations, to guide patients around some of the considerations that should be discussed in advance by the future parents.
Here are a few examples of questions that a fertility lawyer might discuss:
- How will our egg donor or surrogate be involved in our child’s life?
- If embryos have been created and remain safely in storage, but the couple is no longer together, who can use the embryos for a future pregnancy?
- What is a legal parentage declaration, and do I need one?
Fertility lawyers are an important part of a third party fertility journey, which is when a person or a couple is using the help of a third party, such as an egg donor, sperm donor, embryo donor and/or a surrogate, to build their family. Fertility lawyers provide legal advice and guidance about the legal framework relevant to the use of third party assisted reproductive technologies.
Below are some of the fertility lawyers Anova has worked with in the past:
Sara R. Cohen, LL.B.
Fertility lawyer, surrogacy lawyer in Toronto, Canada
Sara R. Cohen, LL.B. is a fertility law lawyer based in Toronto, but with clients throughout Canada and beyond. Sara is the founder of Fertility Law Canada and a partner at D2Law LLP where her practice is exclusively devoted to fertility law. She approaches fertility law with the compassion, empathy and respect it deserves.
Michelle Flowerday, LL.B.
Flowerday Fertility Law
Michelle is an experienced fertility and surrogacy lawyer whose practice focuses on all aspects of third party reproduction in Canada. Michelle is your legal partner on the journey of life.
Kelly D. Jordan
Family Law Firm
Kelly D. Jordan Family Law Firm specializes in all aspects of family law, divorce, parenting, spousal support, child support, fertility law, surrogacy law, wills and estates. If you are looking for a resourceful and talented family lawyer, fertility lawyer, mediator or legal team to support your case, we’re the right fit for you.
Shirley Eve Levitan
Fertility lawyer, surrogacy lawyer in Toronto, Canada
Shirley’s practice is focused on fertility law and family law. Shirley has been practising law since 1988. While her practice is located in Toronto, Ontario, she assists fertility law clients all over the world. Her expertise in both fertility law and family law adds an extra layer of knowledge and compassion to help you navigate surrogacy, ova/sperm/embryo donation, and parentage with confidence.
Cindy Wasser
Hope Springs Fertility Law
The hope of having a child is what led you to seek an alternative path to parenthood. The determination of this hope and the season of spring and new birth is the foundation of Hope Springs Fertility Law™. I have been in your shoes and my compassion, personal experience and professional legal expertise will guide you through the journey of becoming a parent through surrogacy.
