The proposed methodology for the legal process of surrogated motherhood includes the following phases:
Phase 1: Legal strategy
At this stage of the procedure, we shall make a detailed analysis of the specifics of the case to define what the best legal strategy shall be, considering the risks, the needs of the couple, the current law, among other aspects. The contracting couple receives a detailed explanation of each stage of the legal process, the duties and associated costs.
Phase 2: Legal services proposal
Once the interested parties accept the proposal and sign it, an agreement with the contracting partner is signed and 25% of the fees are paid to initiate the initial the legal proceedings Phase.
Phase 3: Compilation of supporting documentation
A list of the documentation necessary for the legal process in the notary shall be made.
▪ Surrogated motherhood agreement
▪ Recognition of a child conceived by assisted human reproduction format
▪ Preborn recognition format
▪ Public deed
Phase 4: Protocol of the surrogate motherhood agreement
The surrogate agreement between the parties is concluded and signed: Once signed, the surrogate mother and the contracting couple register it in the notary prior to the implantation of the embryo or embryos.
Phase 5: Civil registration in notary
Once the pregnancy is completed, the child is registered in the notary, indicating that the contracting couple are the parents of the child.
This procedure will take more than 5 days and up to a month, after birth, depending on the health conditions of the baby.
