Parentage Orders
Establishing legal parentage with clarity.
Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, a court order may be used to confirm the legal parent-child relationship and ensure that the intended parent or parents are recognized as the child’s legal parents.
The Parentage Process
Requirements vary by circumstance.
The process for establishing parentage varies depending on the method of family formation, where the parties reside, where the child is expected to be born, and the law that applies to the arrangement.
In surrogacy matters, the parentage process is often coordinated with the underlying surrogacy arrangement and may begin before the child is born. Other assisted reproduction arrangements may present different requirements.
Kinward helps intended parents understand the process that applies to their circumstances, prepares and coordinates the necessary legal filings, and works with other counsel and professionals as appropriate.
Following Surrogacy
A separate and important legal step.
Kinward advises intended parents regarding the steps required to obtain legal recognition of their parentage and coordinates the parentage process in connection with the anticipated birth. The particular procedure and timing depend on applicable law and the circumstances of the arrangement.
Assisted Reproduction
Understanding when additional steps apply.
Questions of legal parentage can also arise in family formation involving donated sperm, eggs, or embryos. Whether additional legal steps are appropriate or required depends on the particular arrangement and applicable law.
The Final Legal Steps
By the time intended parents reach the parentage stage, they may have already navigated months or years of decisions and preparation.
Kinward provides practical, responsive guidance through the legal steps that remain, helping clients understand what is required and what to expect as they approach the arrival of their child.
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