Our Services
We offer a range of legal services in the area of family formation, including surrogacy, ovum, sperm, and embryo donation, adoption, agency contract review, and co-parenting agreements. Contact us for an inital consultation.
About Us
We are a boutique firm with over twenty-five years experience in the areas of adoption, family formation and assisted reproductive technology law. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, we serve clients from around the world.
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We have worked with clients from around the world, and have a Spanish-speaking attorney.
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TEL:
510.482.2226
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FAX:
510.217.4213
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Informational Articles
The processes of surrogacy, ovum donation, and embryo donation can be confusing and overwhelming. These articles, written by Shelley M. Tarnoff, MFT, Esq. or a colleague in the field, offer information to help you understand key aspects and guide you through the process.
Selecting An Ovum Donor
Including a third party in family building efforts requires an adjustment, and selecting the “right donor” may be a daunting task.
Using A Family Member As A Surrogate
When a family member offers to serve as your surrogate, it may seem like a dream come true. However, the closeness of the family relationship can lead to other areas of difficulty.
Ten Things to Consider When Selecting Your Gestational Carrier
1. Positive Interactions – Many challenges may be faced during the surrogacy process. It’s important for the parties to communicate well with each other and have a mutual feeling of goodwill....
Gestational Surrogacy Step-by-step
An outline of the entire process, from screening to contract to hospital plan.
Common Questions: Ovum Donation
What is the role of the agency?
What is the role of the lawyer?
What are the arguments in favor of disclosing the fact of the ovum donation to resulting children?
When Things Go Wrong: Pregnancy Termination In Surrogacy
After saving enough money, researching medical clinics and agencies, and meeting the woman who has offered to help you, it is time to bring in the lawyers to work out the details of a surrogacy agreement...