For many individuals and couples, building a family through IVF involves decisions that extend beyond treatment itself. An embryo disposition agreement allows you to document your wishes and create a clear plan for a variety of future circumstances.
At Foster + Bloom, our experienced attorneys provide the guidance and legal support you need to create an embryo disposition agreement that reflects your goals and protects your interests. We help you move forward with greater clarity and peace of mind as you continue your family-building journey.
Our Embryo Disposition Agreements Attorneys
Embryo Disposition Agreement Legal Services
An embryo disposition agreement is a legal contract that documents your wishes for the future use, storage, donation, or disposition of cryopreserved embryos. It provides clarity and certainty beyond the standard forms required by most fertility clinics.
By addressing these decisions in advance, you can help prevent future disputes and ensure your intentions are clearly documented. Our attorneys guide you through your options and prepare an agreement tailored to your family’s goals.
What Decisions Should an Embryo Disposition Agreement Cover?
A well-drafted embryo disposition agreement addresses a range of future scenarios and provides clear guidance if circumstances change. Common provisions include:
- Separation or Divorce: Specify whether one partner may retain the embryos, or whether they will be donated or discarded.
- Death of One or Both Partners: Outline whether a surviving partner may use the embryos and what should happen if both partners pass away.
- Family Completion: Determine whether remaining embryos will be donated to another family, donated for research, or discarded once your family-building goals have been met.
- Embryo Donation or Surrogacy: Establish how embryos may be used if you choose to donate them or pursue a future surrogacy journey.
- Storage and Maintenance: Clarify responsibility for storage fees and address what happens if payments stop or embryos are abandoned.
- Conflict Resolution: Create a clear legal framework that can help prevent disputes and provide guidance if disagreements arise.
What Our Clients Say
At Foster + Bloom, we are honored to guide individuals and families through important family-building decisions and milestones. Here is what some of our clients have shared about working with our team:
“Janna was a dream come true. As we embarked on our surrogacy journey, we considered many lawyers and legal groups – Janna set herself apart from the others immediately. She responded to us with warmth, was willing to work with us on a slightly unique case, and has made us feel comfortable every step of the way. So much so, that we plan on working with her on other legal matters we’ve been meaning to tackle. Can’t recommend her highly enough!” – Anthony
“Joanna is a breath of fresh air. She walked me through my surrogacy journey and made herself available to my many questions. She gave me sound advice and was a great resource when things felt heavy. I’d absolutely trust her to guide another journey for our family.” – Amy
What Makes Foster + Bloom’s Embryo Disposition Agreement Legal Services Different?
Foster + Bloom is dedicated exclusively to family-building, providing experienced guidance for individuals and couples navigating important reproductive law decisions.
- Expertise with Heart: With more than 185 years of combined experience, our attorneys bring deep knowledge of reproductive law, assisted reproductive technology, and family formation. We pair that experience with thoughtful guidance tailored to your family’s goals.
- Clarity in Complexity: Embryo disposition agreements often involve complex legal, medical, and personal considerations. We help you understand your options, make informed decisions, and create agreements that clearly reflect your wishes.
- Modern Family Champions: Every family-building journey is unique. We work with individuals, couples, intended parents, donors, and surrogates to create legal protections that support a wide range of family-building paths.
We are here to help you create a clear legal framework that protects your interests and provides peace of mind as your family-building journey continues.