Building a family through gestational surrogacy, embryo donation, egg or sperm donation or adoption is an exciting journey — but it also involves complex legal considerations. Every step requires careful attention to detail to protect everyone involved.

Whether you’re an intended parent, a surrogate or a donor, having an experienced adoption and reproductive law attorney ensures a smooth and legally secure process.

That’s where attorney Joshua Gitelson comes in. As a member of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, he provides compassionate and knowledgeable legal guidance for surrogates, donors and growing families. Josh helps clients draft and review contracts, establish parental rights and work with clinics and agencies to ensure compliance with Illinois laws.

Ready to take the next step? Contact The Law Offices of Denise M. Bierly today to learn more about how Josh can help protect your rights.

Gestational Surrogacy Contracts

Surrogacy is a life-changing process that allows individuals and couples to grow their families with the help of a gestational carrier. Illinois is known as a surrogacy-friendly state, offering clear protections for both intended parents and surrogates. However, it’s crucial to have a strong surrogacy contract in place early in the process.

Joshua Gitelson is an experienced surrogacy attorney in Illinois, offering comprehensive legal services for both intended parents and gestational carriers.

He can draft and review Illinois surrogacy contracts, ensuring that each party’s rights, responsibilities and expectations are clearly defined. He will also address key aspects such as compensation, medical decision-making and parental rights, ensuring compliance with the Illinois Gestational Surrogacy Act.

If any legal complications arise, Josh is there to navigate the challenges and advocate for his clients.

In addition to contract negotiation, Josh helps intended parents establish their parental rights under the Illinois Parentage Act. He can work closely with agencies, clinics and other professionals to ensure a seamless experience, allowing both intended parents and surrogates to focus on the journey ahead.

Start your surrogacy journey with confidence. Contact Josh today if you need a Chicago surrogacy attorney.

Embryo Donation Contracts

Embryo donation provides a unique opportunity for individuals and couples to build their families using remaining embryos from others’ previous fertility treatments. For those who have completed their family-building journey, donating embryos offers a chance to help others achieve parenthood.

Joshua Gitelson provides legal guidance for both embryo donors and recipients in Illinois. His services include:

• Drafting and reviewing embryo donation contracts to ensure clear expectations
• Formalizing the legal transfer of embryo ownership
• Addressing parental rights, future contact and compliance with assisted reproductive technology (ART) laws

Whether you are donating embryos or receiving them, having an experienced embryo donation attorney is key. Reach out to Josh today to ensure your embryo donation process is legally sound.

Egg and Sperm Donation Agreements

Egg and sperm donation makes parenthood possible for individuals and couples who need the help of a donor to conceive. Whether you are donating to help others or receiving a donation to build your family, legal protection is essential to establish rights, expectations and boundaries.

Joshua Gitelson provides legal services in Illinois for egg donors, sperm donors and intended parents. He focuses on drafting and reviewing egg and sperm donor agreements in Illinois to ensure that all parties fully understand their roles and responsibilities.

These agreements help clarify essential legal aspects, including:

• The donors’ rights and responsibilities
• Whether the donation is anonymous or known
• The intended parents’ legal rights
• Future contact expectations
• Medical and genetic testing requirements
• Compliance with ART laws and regulations

Protect your rights and ensure a smooth donation process with an experienced sperm or egg donation attorney. Contact Josh today to discuss your options.

Adoption Law

Adoption is a beautiful way to grow a family, provide stability for a child or formalize an existing parental relationship. Having an experienced attorney can help ensure that the adoption proceeds smoothly and efficiently.

Joshua Gitelson assists clients in Illinois with various types of adoption, including:

• Infant adoption
• Stepparent adoption
• Relative adoption
• Foster care adoption
• International adoption
• Adult adoption
• Confirmatory adoption (to establish legal parentage in LGBTQ+ families)

No matter the type of adoption, Josh helps clients navigate the legal requirements, complete necessary paperwork and work with adoption agencies or courts. Josh’s goal is to make the adoption process as smooth and stress-free as possible, ensuring that every legal detail is handled with care.

Take the next step toward building your family. Contact Josh today to learn how he can assist with your adoption process.

Why Choose Joshua Gitelson?

You deserve a Chicago surrogacy attorney or adoption attorney who not only understands the law but also prioritizes your peace of mind. Josh combines compassionate guidance, attention to detail, and prompt communication to make the legal process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

• Expertise in Illinois reproductive and adoption law
• Personalized, empathetic support for hopeful parents, surrogates and donors
• Clear, responsive communication so you know what to expect

With Josh, every detail is handled with care and precision, allowing you to move forward with confidence.

“Josh and the entire team at The Law Offices of Denise M. Bierly provided exceptional service throughout our confirmatory adoption process,” Emily said. “My wife and I were guided seamlessly through every step, ensuring that everything was meticulously organized and ready for when our daughter was born. Their professionalism and attention to detail gave us great peace of mind during this important time.”