SERVICES AT FAMILY ADVOCATES

FAMILY FORMATION
We provide legal support for growing families through donor and surrogacy agreements, third-party reproduction, and parentage matters. From drafting and reviewing contracts to securing parental rights, we offer clear, compassionate guidance every step of the way.
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Donor & Surrogacy Contracts: Draft clear, comprehensive, protective agreements for egg, sperm and embryo donation, and surrogacy.
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Third-Party Family Formation: Provide legal advice and solutions for donors, gestational carriers, and agency-assisted journeys.
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Counseling & Representation: Create personalized legal plans to navigate assisted reproduction and surrogacy journeys.
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Legal Clearance: Provide necessary legal clearance to comply with agency and clinic regulations and applicable legislation.

RELATIONSHIP & FAMILY RECOGNITION
We help families gain legal recognition and protection through individualized legal support.
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Pre- & Post-Birth Orders: Secure parental rights before or after your child’s birth.
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Adoption: Provide legal support for private, agency, and stepparent adoptions.
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Second Parent Adoption: Protect both parents’ rights, including for LGBTIQ+ and unmarried and diverse families.
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Counseling & Representation: Provide guidance and advocacy through every legal step.

LEGAL SUPPORT FOR LGBTIQ+ INDIVIDUALS AND DIVERSE FAMILIES
We provide affirming representation and legal services to protect individuals’ identities, rights, and relationships.
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Name & Gender Change: Provide legal guidance and support for updating identity documents.
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Education Advocacy: Support and advocate on behalf of LGBTIQ+ individuals facing discrimination in schools.
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Guardianships: Provide legal representation to obtain guardianship for minors or adults in need of care and support.
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Mutual Support Contracts: Draft creative agreements to protect non-traditional family structures and caregiving roles.

ESTATE PLANNING
We support individuals to prepare for and safeguard their families and their futures.
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Wills and Trust: Develop wills and trusts to ensure resources are shared intentionally with family and loved ones in the future.
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Powers of Attorney: Support individuals to nominate another trusted person to make financial and legal matters on their behalf.
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Advanced Healthcare Directives: Assist individuals to identify medical preferences and nominate a trusted person to ensure their wishes regarding medical treatments, end-of-life care, and other healthcare matters are followed.

Supporting Every Step of Your Family Journey – Legal Representation, Counseling & Advocacy
Family Advocates is here for you! Whether you need support with growing your family, legal recognition of your relationships and children, guidance on utilizing assisted reproduction, or estate planning to ensure the protection and support of your loved ones in the future, we are here to advocate for you and to protect the most precious aspects of your life.