At the Law Office of Thomas Taneff we are dedicated to helping you create your family. In nearly 20 years of helping people during this often difficult and emotional time, we know there are all sorts of ways to create a loving and nurturing family. While each year we help numerous couples adopt, we also help clients start families through Gestational or Traditional Surrogacy.

When it comes to Surrogacy agreements, you can count on Thomas Taneff to take care of the following:

*We are there to advise you every step of the way so you are aware of your rights and responsibilities under the surrogacy agreement.

*If you are just starting the process we can help you select a surrogate and arrange for the appropriate screenings, including medical and psychological.

*We will both prepare and review the surrogate agreement throughout the entire process.

*We can make a referral to ensure that your surrogate has experienced counsel.

*We are able to manage the release of any legal compensation for the surrogate and her outstanding medical bills.

*We will act as the go-between and the coordinator with all hospital staff and social workers so that the birth certificate process is completed in accordance with the laws of your state.

*We will draw up all required court documents and represent you at all court appearances so we can ensure that it is your names that are placed on the baby's original birth certificate

Like adoption, a surrogacy arrangement can be emotional and time consuming. At the Law Office of Thomas Taneff we have the experience necessary to manage the legal aspects of your surrogacy agreement. We are also available all day every day to help guide and support you through this time as well.

Keep in mind, the laws involving surrogacy differ from state to state. Because of that it is critical to obtain an attorney who is well versed in this kind of law. The Law Office of Thomas Taneff is also experienced in dealing with the following issues which are unique to surrogacy agreements.

-What if the carrier changes her mind?

-Who makes the medical decisions once the carrier is pregnant?

-Whose insurance policy will cover the babies during the pregnancy?

-Whose decision is it to reduce the number of fetuses if the carrier becomes pregnant with multiples?

-What if the carrier wants to keep the baby she is carrying?

At the Law offices of Thomas Taneff we can also guide you through the following important steps prior to entering any Surrogacy agreement:

Review Surrogates medical records and any past pregnancy records. Consider both physical and psychological pre-screening evaluations to make sure there are no unknown issues at onset of agreement.

Review the medical coverage your insurance will provide to your Surrogate.

At the Law Offices of Thomas Taneff we also encourage you to consider the following issues if you are contemplating or entering into a Surrogacy Agreement:

-Has the Surrogate hosted a child before? What is the Surrogate's motivation? How are you willing to compensate your Surrogate? Do you and/or your Surrogate have the counseling in place to deal with potentially emotional issues?

A surrogacy agreement, whether traditional or gestational, is a viable way to achieve your dream of creating the family you have always wanted. But it should be entered into carefully, under the guidance of an attorney with extensive experience who specializes in this area. Thomas Taneff has that experience and can help. Contact him at 614-241-2181, or email him at www.tanefflaw.com

Our surrogate clients come from Ohio and across the United States. In addition the Law Office of Thomas Taneff is committed to all of its clients looking to form families.

If you have questions about Surrogacy, please call Thomas Taneff at 614-241-2181 today or e-mail him at ttaneff@rrcol.com, or you can visit our website at http://www.tanefflaw.com/.

Our law firm serves clients throughout the state of Ohio, specifically the Columbus metro area, including Franklin County, Delaware County, Knox County, Licking County, Fairfield County, Pickaway County, Madison County, and Union County in probate and estate administration. In adoption law matters we serve the entire state of Ohio.