Adoption + Surrogacy Attorneys in Virginia

Foster + Bloom Law Group provides legal services for domestic adoption, surrogacy, and estate planning in Virginia. Our attorneys navigate the Commonwealth’s specific statutes to secure parental rights and mitigate legal risks. We represent parents and children at every stage of the legal process to ensure all family foundations are legally recognized.

Our Offices Serving Virginia

Our firm operates in teams of attorneys focused on local areas with the backing of a national resource framework. Our focus will always be providing the specialized guidance your family deserves, and helping you navigate your communities local laws and regulations.

Foster + Bloom is officially bar-licensed in the state of Virginia. We represent families across the Commonwealth, from Northern Virginia to Virginia Beach and Richmond. Our skilled attorneys are well versed in the specific requirements of Virginia judges and the administrative processes that ensure your family’s foundation is built on solid legal ground.

Because we know the specific rules of local circuit courts, we can help you navigate filings and requirements regardless of your location. We offer both in-person and video meetings to discuss your legal needs comfortably and clearly.

Our National Headquarters:

10310 Couloak Dr
Suite 400
Charlotte, NC 28216

Meet Your Virginia Attorney

Catelyn Slattery,
Founding Member

Why I Practice in Family Law: "I believe every client deserves a compassionate and trustworthy advocate to guide them through the legal challenges that affect what matters most: their family."

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My Practice Areas+

• Foster Care Adoption
• Stepparent + Second Parent Adoption
• Domestic Infant Adoption
• International Adoption
• Trust and Wills
• Surrogacy
• International Surrogacy
• ART Law + Gamete Donor Agreements
• Adult Adoption
• Relative Adoption
• Parentage Orders

Our Family-Building Legal Services in Virginia

Virginia is a surrogacy-friendly state, but it remains one of the more technical jurisdictions in the country. Without precise legal guidance, families can face significant hurdles. Foster + Bloom provides the legal structure necessary to navigate these paths through the following services.

Adoption Services

• Domestic Infant Adoption: We guide you through the requirements of placement and finalization for private adoptions to prevent procedural errors.
• Stepparent and Second-Parent Adoption: Our specialists support the formalization of bonds within blended families to provide long-term legal stability.
• Foster Care Adoption: Our advocates guide the legal transition for families adopting from the foster care system to ensure a secure and permanent placement.

Surrogacy and Assisted Reproduction

• Surrogacy Agreements: Our team drafts and reviews contracts that meet the standards of the Virginia Assisted Conception Statute to protect your interests.
• Parentage Orders: Our firm navigates the process of securing your legal status as a parent through pre-birth or post-birth orders to remove legal ambiguity.
• Donor Agreements: Our legal team creates clear contracts for egg, sperm, or embryo donation to protect parental rights before medical procedures begin.

Family Protection and Support

• Estate Planning for Modern Families: Our experts specialize in wills, trusts, and guardianship designations to ensure children are protected.
• Agency and Professional Support: Our consultants partner with Virginia agencies and clinics to maintain compliance with state regulations and secure financial management.

Who We Can Help in Virginia

Foster + Bloom represents individuals and families in Virginia. We focus on the protection and legal recognition of family units across the Commonwealth, providing support for:

• Intended parents who need to secure their parental rights while managing the financial and emotional risks of surrogacy or assisted reproductive technology (ART).
• Adoptive families pursuing domestic or foster care adoption who require an attorney to manage the legal timeline and placement stability.
• Gestational surrogates who require independent counsel to ensure their health, compensation, and legal interests are protected.
• Kinship caregivers, including relatives or stepparents, seeking to move beyond informal care to legal recognition through focused adoption and guardianship services.
• Gamete donors providing the building blocks for another family who want clear agreements to protect their privacy and define their role.
• Family-building professionals and agencies looking for a legal partner to mitigate operational risks and ensure every contract is enforceable under Virginia law.

Hear From Our Clients

"There was absolutely no question in our minds who we wanted to help us complete this adoption."

Susie

"Definitely the best choice of adoption needs!"

Lita

"In our first meeting I knew that our growing family was in good hands."

Khandy and Kenny

Let’s Work Together

Building a family involves significant legal milestones and logistical considerations. A typical surrogacy process in Virginia often spans 12 to 18 months, with costs including legal fees, surrogate compensation, medical insurance, and escrow management.

When you partner with Foster + Bloom, our team manages Virginia’s statutes and identifies potential risks to ensure your family’s legal security. We provide the legal structure and documentation necessary to finalize your family formation and secure your parental status.