Within Miller Johnson’s Family Building practice are lawyers who handle Assisted Reproduction Technologies (ART) and surrogacy matters. Our lawyers possess the qualifications and experience necessary to lead individuals, couples, and families through the requirements of assisted or third-party reproduction. Our legal work on behalf of parents, donors, and surrogates includes assistance with:

• Surrogacy
• Embryo Donation
• Sperm Donation
• Egg Donation
• Legal clearance for medical providers
• Actions to obtain or solidify parental rights
• Embryo Disposition Agreements

The laws surrounding ART are new and still changing across the country. Additionally, medical advances continue to be made which allow for new and cutting-edge options for family building. Laws related to family building and ART are state-specific and vary greatly depending on the state and the circumstances of a particular client. As a result, the legal work performed for each client must be tailored to the facts of their particular situation.

Timing regarding legal representation in ART is also very important as there are specific requirements regarding consultations and agreements that must occur prior to medical procedures or the start of medication. It is recommended that an experienced lawyer be consulted very early in the process.

Regardless of the ART or surrogacy scenario, Miller Johnson lawyers work closely with clients and health care providers and agencies to review the Michigan laws and procedures, explain the process.