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International Surrogacy Attorneys and Legal Services

International surrogacy creates connections that span continents, bringing together people who share dreams of creating new life and lasting bonds.

  • For intended parents, international arrangements can open doors to finding the right match or accessing different legal pathways to parenthood.
  • For surrogates, partnering with international families means supporting someone’s dreams while benefiting from strong legal protections.

At Foster + Bloom, we walk alongside you through every step, turning the legal process for international surrogacy into a clear, manageable path so you can focus on what matters most.

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International Surrogacy Legal Services

Few family law firms can offer the international expertise you’ll find at Foster + Bloom. We’ll handle the complexities — you focus on creating a family.

Here’s how we support families and surrogates throughout international surrogacy journeys:

  • International Legal Consultation and Compliance: We carefully evaluate legal requirements across multiple jurisdictions and ensure compliance with both U.S. and foreign laws throughout your journey.
  • International Contract Drafting and Review: We prepare and review surrogacy agreements that honor both parties’ wishes while complying with laws in both countries.
  • Citizenship, Immigration and Embassy Coordination: We guide intended parents through securing citizenship and immigration documents for their children, prepare all necessary paperwork for embassy appointments, and coordinate with consular offices so you can bring your surrogate-born child home legally.
  • Cross-Border Dispute Resolution and Risk Management: If unexpected challenges arise, we provide steadfast advocacy and dispute resolution services. Our deep understanding of international surrogacy law helps us protect your interests.
  • Post-Birth Legal Support and Finalization: Our partnership with families continues after birth. We help complete all legal steps to establish permanent parental rights and handle any remaining requirements in both countries.

Our International Surrogacy Attorneys

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Kelly Dempsey,
Managing Member/Founder

NC
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Janna Annest,
Founding Member

WA
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Mary Beck,
Founding Member

MO
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Joanna Beck Wilkinson,
Founding Member

AR, IL, KS, MO
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Michelle Evans,
Founding Member

CA
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Barbara Ginn,
Founding Member

FL, OH
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Tifany Markee,
Founding Member

CA, CO
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Nicole Skellenger,
Founding Member

FL, IN
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Catelyn Slattery,
Founding Member

DC, MD, VA

International Surrogacy Attorneys Near You

Our experienced international surrogacy attorneys work with intended parents and prospective surrogates across the world.

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What Our Clients Say

Our clients consistently tell us that our international expertise and personal guidance made all the difference in their journey.

“Tifany successfully helped us get a U.S. passport and a Consulate Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) for our new daughter who was born via surrogacy in Ontario. She was meticulous in completing all of the required paperwork [and] coaching us through all of the required documentation. She also secured an appointment for us. The application process went smoothly as a result of her efforts.” –Dan

What Makes Foster + Bloom’s International Surrogacy Legal Services Different?

International surrogacy requires more than general family law knowledge — it demands specialized expertise. Here’s what sets our international surrogacy practice apart:

  • Global Reach, Personal Touch: International surrogacy can feel overwhelming when you’re coordinating across time zones and legal systems. We bridge that gap by providing the personal guidance you’d expect from a trusted local firm, combined with the international expertise few practices can offer.
  • Embassy and Consular Expertise: We’ve guided families through citizenship processes in countries around the world. Our attorneys know which documents embassies require, how to prepare for consular interviews and how to navigate unexpected challenges when bringing your baby home.
  • Comprehensive Risk Management: International arrangements involve unique legal complexities that domestic surrogacy doesn’t. We identify potential challenges early and build protective measures into every agreement so you can move forward with confidence.

International surrogacy brings together hearts, dreams and families from around the world. Whether you’re intended parents exploring international options or a U.S. surrogate considering international intended parents, you deserve experienced legal guidance you can trust. Let our international surrogacy attorneys help transform the international process into a clear path forward.

FAQ's

Surrogacy laws vary dramatically by country. Before moving forward with any international arrangement, we research the specific laws in both parties' home countries. We'll help you understand what's legally possible.
International surrogacy requires extensive documentation across multiple countries. Essential documents include comprehensive surrogacy agreements, pre-birth orders, medical records, background checks and embassy paperwork for citizenship processing. Our team ensures you have everything properly prepared for your arrangement.
The timing of legal parentage recognition depends on the laws where your baby is born and your home country's requirements. Some countries issue pre-birth orders that establish your parental rights before delivery, while others require post-birth procedures. We coordinate with courts and government offices in both jurisdictions to establish your legal parentage as quickly as possible.
Your child's citizenship depends on multiple factors, including your citizenship, your surrogate's location and the citizenship laws of both countries involved. In many cases, children born through international surrogacy can qualify for citizenship in both their birth country and their parents' home country.
First, you establish legal parentage in the country where your baby is born, then get a consular report of birth abroad from the U.S. embassy. The exact steps depend on your citizenship status, where your surrogate lives and that country's laws. Our attorneys coordinate with embassy officials to bring your surrogate-born child home legally.
International surrogacy timelines vary by country and government processing speeds. Some families bring their baby home within weeks of birth, while others wait several months for approvals. We help set realistic expectations and work to speed up the process when possible.
If you're a U.S. surrogate considering working with international intended parents, you have important legal protections. Your contract will include secure payment through escrow accounts, full insurance coverage, clear guidelines for medical decisions and ways to resolve any disputes. Since your contract is signed in the U.S., you'll have familiar legal options if issues arise. We make sure your international arrangement includes strong protections while planning for any cross-border challenges.
Travel disruptions are possible in international surrogacy, so it's important to plan ahead. If intended parents cannot travel to the birth country, we might arrange temporary guardianship, extra support for your surrogate or other ways to establish parental rights. If surrogates face travel restrictions, we'll coordinate alternatives that meet all medical and legal requirements. We build these plans into your contract from the start, so everyone knows what to do if travel problems arise.