Reproductive Law Attorneys Helping LGBTQ Clients Fulfill Their Dreams Of Parenthood
Laws governing parental rights for LGBTQ individuals vary widely across the globe. In the United States, Canada and across much of Europe, LGBTQ individuals are empowered to adopt children and embrace parenthood. Conversely, in countries like Russia and numerous African and Middle Eastern nations, the path to parenthood for LGBTQ individuals is fraught with legal hurdles.
If you are in a same-sex relationship or otherwise identify as a member of the LGBTQ community, chances are good that your journey into parenthood will involve adoption or surrogacy. In either case, it is a good idea to work with an experienced parental rights law attorney like ours at the Law Offices of Lei, APC. Our firm is based in Irvine, California, with an additional office in New York City. Because our practice is focused heavily on assisted reproductive technology (ART) law, our attorneys are ideally positioned to help you with all legal aspects of building your family.
For a free consultation, please call our reproductive law attorneys at 949-245-7998 or send us an email inquiry. Our law firm serves clients throughout the United States and worldwide.
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In the United States, the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, which heralded the legalization of same-sex marriage, has been pivotal in easing the adoption process for same-sex couples, facilitating their recognition as lawful parents. Several states have also enacted laws to expressly uphold the parental rights of same-sex couples.
In Canada, the legal framework supports LGBTQ individuals in their quest to adopt children and become parents. Additionally, the Canadian government has instituted laws to shield LGBTQ individuals from discrimination during the adoption trajectory.
In Europe, home to nations like the United Kingdom, France and Germany, the legal entitlement of LGBTQ individuals to adopt and raise children is generally acknowledged. Nevertheless, it’s imperative to note that regulations pertaining to adoption and surrogacy can diverge substantially among European countries.
Whether you’ll be adopting internationally or entering into a surrogacy agreement, egg donation agreement or sperm donation agreement with someone from outside of your home state or country, you need the help of a lawyer with international reach and local connections. Our reproductive law attorneys are licensed to practice in California, New York and Oregon, and we collaborate with a network of local attorneys in other states and countries to meet our clients’ needs no matter where they reside.
Your Parenthood Journeys Starts With A Free Consultation
At the Law Offices of Lei, APC, we make it easy to explore your legal options by offering free initial consultations. To schedule yours, please call us in Irvine at 949-245-7998 or contact us by email. We advise and represent clients throughout the U.S. and worldwide.