Surrogacy

Building Families Through Surrogacy

Surrogacy is a deeply meaningful journey - and one that requires careful legal guidance to protect all parties involved. Queensland has specific legal requirements governing surrogacy arrangements, and understanding them is essential before you begin.

At On Point Family Law, we provide specialist surrogacy legal services to intended parents and surrogates, ensuring that every step of the process is handled with care, clarity, and compliance with Queensland law.

For Intended Parents

We help intended parents understand the legal requirements and prepare the documentation necessary for a lawful surrogacy arrangement in Queensland. Our services include:

• Pre-surrogacy legal advice and counselling requirements
• Drafting surrogacy agreements
• Parentage order applications
• Guidance on eligibility criteria
• Liaising with fertility clinics and counsellors

For Surrogates

If you are considering becoming a surrogate, you need independent legal advice to ensure you fully understand your rights and obligations. We provide clear, supportive guidance throughout the process.

• Independent legal advice (required by law)
• Reviewing and explaining the surrogacy agreement
• Your rights regarding consent and decision-making
• Reimbursement of reasonable expenses

Parentage Orders

After the birth of a child through surrogacy, the intended parents must apply to the court for a parentage order to be legally recognised as the child's parents. We guide you through this process from start to finish.

• Preparing and filing the parentage order application
• Ensuring all pre-conditions are satisfied
• Court representation
• Post-order registration and documentation

Interstate & International Considerations

Surrogacy laws vary significantly across Australian states and territories, and international surrogacy arrangements involve additional complexities. We provide advice on cross-jurisdictional issues and help you understand how Queensland law applies to your situation.