Growing your family through surrogacy in California
Surrogacy is a journey filled with emotion, hope, and legal complexity. Whether you're just beginning to explore your options or finalizing parentage orders, our team is here to provide clear, compassionate guidance at every step—so you can focus on what truly matters: family.
We provide legal guidance to intended parents and surrogates in:
CA, NY, IL, WA, AZ, and OK
我们怎么服务
服务对象
我们将精准对接您的需求，兼顾您的情感关切与法律诉求。
First-time intended parents
You’re full of questions—and hope. Maybe you’ve just started IVF or you’re still researching how surrogacy works in California. Whether you're based in Los Angeles, San Jose, or Fresno, we provide legal clarity from day one. We’ll walk you through agency selection (or independent options), contracts, and how California’s PBO process protects your parentage. You don’t need to know everything—we’ll help you get grounded.
Individuals or couples with past surrogacy setbacks
If your last journey was delayed, derailed, or cost more than expected, we understand. You might be searching for better legal protection and transparency this time around. We help families in San Diego, Sacramento, and the Central Valley ensure that past lessons lead to future peace of mind—especially when navigating complex agency terms, medical delays, or lost funds. Let us help you build stronger guardrails this time.
Independent (DIY) journeys
Not using an agency? Many Californians are turning to independent surrogacy to cut costs or keep the process more personal. Whether you’re finding a surrogate through social networks, fertility clinics, or family referrals, we’ll draft custom legal agreements that comply with California Family Code—especially in places like Orange County, Bakersfield, and the Inland Empire where regional courts may interpret filings differently. DIY doesn’t mean alone—we’ll make sure your plan holds up.
LGBTQ+ families
California is one of the most affirming states for LGBTQ+ parentage, but even here, legal steps matter. From West Hollywood to Oakland, we help same-sex couples secure clear birth certificate rights and avoid post-birth legal confusion. Whether you're pursuing second-parent adoption or navigating donor disclosures, our process is sensitive, affirming, and rooted in experience with queer families statewide.
International intended parents
California is often the top U.S. destination for international surrogacy—and with good reason. Its clear laws, progressive courts, and medical infrastructure in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Palo Alto make it ideal. But cross-border parentage and embassy paperwork add layers. We routinely help overseas clients—especially from Asia, Europe, and Latin America—navigate PBOs, visa timelines, and international recognition. We speak the legal languages of both California and your home country’s needs.
How Our Surrogacy Attorneys Support Your Parentage Process in California
Draft and review surrogacy contracts for both intended parents and surrogates, tailored to California law
File and finalize Pre-Birth Orders (PBOs) and post-birth parentage judgments with California courts
Provide LGBTQ+ legal services, including second-parent adoptions and affirming birth certificate arrangements
Coordinate with fertility clinics by issuing legal clearance letters to begin medical procedures
Guide independent surrogacy journeys by offering legal strategy, contract drafting, and dispute prevention
Advise international and out-of-state clients on California-specific surrogacy law and cross-border parentage recognition
Help resolve legal disputes during or after the journey, acting as your dedicated surrogacy attorney throughout the process
客户好评
Maggie
我们由衷庆幸在代孕之旅中选择了Tsong Law Group。他们助力我们将原本繁杂的流程梳理得清晰易懂，且始终陪伴左右，为我们保驾护航。无论何人，只要需要代孕相关的法律服务，我都毫不犹豫地推荐Ralph。
Douglas
有一个普遍的困境：我们需要法律援助时，却不认识任何律师，也不知该向何处求助。这种情况让人倍感焦虑，还会不由担心要支付高昂的律师费，换来的却是律师对自己案件的漠不关心。但我们与Tsong Law Group的Ralph律师合作的经历，避免了这些问题。我们委托Ralph拟定代孕法律合同，整个流程极其简便清晰、公开透明且贴心周到。全程没有任何意外状况发生，律师费完全与预先告知的金额一致，同时与他共事的过程十分愉快。
Tanya
在我们第一次代孕过程中，与Tsong的团队合作十分顺利且愉快。这个法律团队服务很好，回复和更新非常及时，并且费用合理。我们还和Tsong Law进行第二次合作，并推荐给了我们的一位朋友，他也对Tsong Law Group的服务非常满意。
California Surrogacy Guides
常见问题及回答
代孕的法律程序需要多长时间？
第一步通常需要1-2周时间来起草代孕协议。之后，我们预计会在一周左右收到代孕母亲律师的回复。接下来，我们将进入协议的协商和最终定稿阶段，这需要双方进行一些沟通。需要注意的是，在某些州，文件需要在公证员在场的情况下签署。由于协调时间安排和办理公证手续可能会影响最终所需时间，因此这一额外步骤可能会延长整个流程。
我们应该何时申请产前法令？
实行“出生前确认父母身份令”的州要 求法院在代孕母亲分娩前颁布一份确认委托父母身份的法令。如果代孕母亲所在的州实行“出生前确认父母身份令”，委托父母的律师通常会在代孕母亲怀孕13至20周之间开始起草该法令。该法令的准备、审核、各方签字以及最终由法院批准可能需要几个月的时间。为了应对可能出现的早产情况，您需要预留足够的时间来准备出生前确认父母身份令。
In what situations can California law be used in a surrogacy case?
The parties are free to use California law as a matter of choice of law in a contract. California courts have jurisdiction to determine legal parentage in surrogacy cases if either the intended parents or the surrogate resides in California. It is also possible to file a parentage action in a county for reasons such as place of embryo transfer, place of birth, and where the contracts are executed. Not all states accept a surrogacy parentage order from another state. So consult with a knowledgeable ART attorney about what choice of law is best for your situation.
我该如何对我的代孕协议进行公证？
如果您的代孕合同需要公证，以下是您通常需要做的：1. 单面打印协议。2. 在每页上签名。3. 携带您 的政府颁发的有效身份证件前往公证处。您可以致电您的银行、当地邮局或复印店，询问他们是否提供公证服务。4. 公证需要支付少量费用。公证员会核实您的身份，采集您的指纹，并见证您签名。5. 一些法院要求提供公证声明。合同中可能包含供公证员签字的页面。如果没有，您应该索取一份通用确认页，并请公证员签字盖章。6. 扫描整份协议，并通过电子邮件发送给您的律师审核。在某些情况下，您需要邮寄协议。7. 有时您可以使用在线公证服务。请咨询您的律师是否允许。在线公证员会核实您的身份，并在您的电子签名上加盖公证印章。8. 双方完成公证后，您的法律手续就办妥了。
在代孕过程中，我什么时候需要律师？
对于代孕母亲来说，在签署代孕协议之前，您需要一位独立的律师。您还需要与律师沟通，审核亲子关系证明文件。对于准父母来说，通常需要律师协助起草代孕协议。有些准父母会更早地聘请律师，审核他们与代孕机构签订的协议，或者在独立匹配过程中寻求关于代孕母亲匹配方面的建议。如果您是准父母，尽早联系我们，您将有机会获得Seedcoach提供的财务指导。
What happens if the intended parents divorce during a surrogacy journey?
In the event the intended parents divorce or separate and the surrogate is pregnant, the Gestational Surrogacy Agreement will continue as planned. Most agreements will say the custody rights to the child will be resolved by the agreement of intended parents or by a court of competent jurisdiction. The gestational carrier and/or her spouse will not have any parental rights or claim to the child if a separation or divorce occurs between the intended parents.
如果您是同性伴侣，通过代孕生育子女，孩子的出生证明上会写谁的名字？
如果您是一对使用代孕的同性伴侣，那么你们两人都可以被列为孩子的出生证明上的父母——无论是两位妈妈、两位爸爸，还是其他反映你们家庭情况的配置。
要实现这一点，您需要从法院获得亲子关系判决。这是一份法律命令，指示州政府正式承认您二人自孩子出生起即为父母。判决生效后，您的名字将立即出现在出生证明上——无需任何后续的延误或额外的法律手续。请注意，各州的具体流程可能有所不同。但只要获得正确的法律支持，您的家庭将得到保护并获得充分的认可
Can intended parents force their surrogate to terminate her pregnancy?
No. Intended parents cannot force their surrogate to have an abortion as it is a violation of the surrogate's bodily autonomy. The surrogacy agreement will outline what the parties agree to regarding abortion and fetal reduction. The parties may agree that the surrogate will follow the intended parents' decision regarding abortion under certain circumstances while she maintains the right to preserve her own life and health. If the surrogate breaks the contract, she may liable under the contract, but ultimately the surrogate makes her own bodily decisions. It is important to go over these sections carefully with your lawyer before signing the contract.
Why is surrogate compensation higher in California than in other states?
The biggest reason is the demand for surrogates in California exceeds the supply. Intended parents in California first seek out California surrogates. Intended parents in Asia also seek out California surrogates because of its reputation and its international airports. There are other reasons California may be attractive to intended parents: (1) Well-established law that doesn’t restrict surrogacy situations; (2) Paid pregnancy disability leave for surrogates reduces lost wages; (3) Many intended parents' clinics are in CA; and (4) the courts and Vital Records that are experienced with handling any surrogacy situation.
我的代孕或配子捐赠律师应该离我近吗？
您无需根据居住地选择律师。合同审查预约将通过视频或电话进行，无需见面。您无需前往律师事务所阅读或签署文件。您可以电子签署我们的代理协议，有时合同也可以电子签署。对于需要现场公证的合同，您可以前往任何公证处签署
Expert Guidance: Navigating Surrogacy Law in California with Tsong Law Group
Tsong Law Group provides crucial guidance in navigating the complexities of Surrogacy Law in California, ensuring families achieve their dreams of expanding their homes. Their expertise in Surrogacy Law in California covers all aspects of the process, from initial consultations to finalization, prioritizing the best interests of the child. For those seeking clarity and support in Surrogacy Law in California, Tsong Law Group offers personalized strategies tailored to each unique situation. Their team's deep understanding of Surrogacy Law in California allows them to effectively address potential challenges and streamline the legal proceedings. When families require reliable and compassionate legal representation in Surrogacy Law in California, Tsong Law Group stands ready to provide unwavering support.
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10900 183rd St., Suite 270 Cerritos, CA 90703
2570 North First St., Suite 200, San Jose,
CA 95131
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