Intended Parents

• An in-house attorney – Founder and Legal Director Victoria T. Ferrara is available to assist you with all of your legal needs throughout the process. With over 25 years of experience in assisted reproductive technology law, Ferrara ensures that all sensitive aspects of the surrogacy process are covered, protecting your best interests.
• An in-house escrow management company –Providing protection, reassurance, and peace of mind, our escrow management company conveniently and efficiently manages funds, ensuring that all payments will be made in a reasonable time.
• A rigorous surrogate screening process –We carefully screen our surrogate candidates so that only the most qualified will be eligible to carry your child(ren). Our thorough screening process consists of a full psychological assessment by our psychologist on-staff, a careful background investigation, and a review of all medical records and insurance policy.
• Exceptional matching process –We pride ourselves on making highly successful matches. Investing the time to understand your unique needs as well as those of your surrogate, we match based on a number of important criteria, including shared values and expectations for the surrogacy journey.
• Access to reputable Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) options –We have experience working with all the major clinics and egg donor agencies across the United States. Any assisted reproductive procedures will be conducted by an IVF clinic of your choosing, and you will have the added benefit of access to our extensive network of reputable physicians across the country.

Surrogate compensation and fees will vary on a case-by-case basis, but there are some general costs that intended parents may need to cover in addition to surrogate compensation, including:

• Assisted reproductive technology & medical expenses at the IVF Clinic
• IVF and associated medication costs
• Medical procedure fees due to surrogate for undergoing invasive procedures, including necessary medical procedures, amniocentesis, C-section, and/or other invasive procedures
• Travel expenses for the surrogate and one companion
• Maternity clothing
• Childcare for the surrogate’s children or lost wages
• Insurance premiums and deductibles
• Medical co-pays
• Legal fees
• Agency fees
• Escrow management fees

At Worldwide, we understand the critical nature of legal parentage and will work with you to establish your rights as an intended parent and obtain legal custody of your child. We specialize in legal contracts for surrogacy, egg donation, and sperm donation. We will also provide you with the necessary resources to help you obtain pre- or post-birth orders which will establish your legal parentage to the child.

Surrogacy contracts are explicitly written to cover all potential outcomes of the pregnancy and will clearly outline:

• The expectations of the intended parents
• The expectations of the surrogate mother (and spouse, if applicable)
• How embryos will be created (either via egg/sperm donation or with sperm/eggs from the intended parents)
• Detailed compensation terms

Egg donation contracts will clearly outline the intentions, rights, and obligations of both parties, as well as all medical risks and legal consequences involved, covering:

• Assisted reproductive procedure
• Psychological testing
• Physical examination
• Genetic testing
• The egg donor’s full relinquishment and control of all eggs retrieved and the resulting embryos

Sperm donation contracts will grant intended parents all legal rights of parenthood, provided the couple uses a donor through a medical clinic.