Fertility Law
Advances in reproductive technology offer new paths to parenthood, but create complex legal considerations that we can help navigate and simplify.
Legal Support for Assisted Reproduction & Surrogacy
Advancements in reproductive technology provide new paths to parenthood, but they also come with legal complexities. Whether you’re considering surrogacy, sperm/egg donation, or embryo preservation, our fertility law attorneys ensure your parental rights are protected in Kentucky.
Our attorney, Shanna Ballinger, is here to listen to your family plans and goals, and provide expert legal guidance on all the steps involved. She’ll assist you in preparing necessary paperwork and handling procedural requirements, ensuring you won’t face any unexpected challenges.
Meet Shanna Ballinger
Your Advocate in the Fertility Journey
With a strong understanding of Kentucky’s fertility laws, Shanna Ballinger ensures that intended parents, surrogates, and donors feel informed and protected. From contracts to court filings, Shanna helps you navigate the legal side of assisted reproduction with clarity and care.
Surrogacy Laws in Kentucky
Surrogacy is legal in Kentucky, but there are specific regulations on compensation and parental rights. A valid gestational carrier agreement is essential to safeguard both the intended parents and the surrogate. Our attorneys draft and review these contracts to ensure full legal protection.
Additionally, a parentage order may be required after birth to establish legal parent-child relationships. We also assist with healthcare power of attorney arrangements for medical decisions during pregnancy. Derby City Family Law is here to draft or review all necessary documents to help you build your family confidently.
Egg, Sperm, or Embryo Donation Contracts
If you’re using donated genetic material through Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) or In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), a legally binding agreement ensures donors relinquish any parental rights. Some fertility clinics require legal documentation before proceeding with treatment, and we’re here to help with these contracts, as well as cryobank storage agreements.
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Building your family should be a joyful experience—not a legal headache. Our Louisville fertility law attorneys will guide you through every step of the process.
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Wed | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Thu | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Fri | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
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