Surrogacy Legal Services in Maryland
Legal Guidance for Intended Parents, Surrogates, and Donors in Maryland
Surrogacy arrangements involve important legal steps for everyone at the table. Meryl B. Rosenberg, Esq. has provided experienced, personal legal representation to intended parents, gestational surrogates, and donors in Maryland since 1993 — ensuring that every agreement is clear, every right is protected, and no step is missed.
Whether you are just beginning to explore your options or ready to move forward, Meryl provides legal services and private consultations tailored to your specific needs and circumstances.
Services Available in Maryland
Maryland Surrogacy Law: What You Should Know
Maryland law supports gestational surrogacy arrangements and provides a clear court process for obtaining a judgment of parentage — typically done before the baby is born — ensuring the intended parents are recognized as the legal parents from day one and establishing clear and secure parental rights for the child. Same-sex individuals, single parents, and married and unmarried intended parents are all recognized under Maryland's parentage framework.
Key legal considerations in Maryland include:
A judgment of parentage is obtained through a court process and is typically in place before the birth of the baby.
Ensuring that all rights and duties are clearly defined consistent with relevant law before medical procedures begin is essential in every case.
Surrogacy agreements must be fully executed, with independent legal representation for all parties, before any medical procedures begin.
Donor agreements — egg, sperm, and embryo — are drafted to comply with applicable law and the requirements of your IVF clinic. These can usually be prepared for clients regardless of where the donor or donor program is located.
Post-birth parental rights confirmation proceedings are available where applicable and when needed, ensuring both parents are fully recognized.
Meryl has navigated Maryland's surrogacy laws on behalf of hundreds of clients and stays current with any legislative or case law developments that may affect your arrangement.
Surrogacy Attorney Services in MD
For Intended Parents and Embryo Donors: Drafting, negotiating, and/or reviewing of your embryo donation agreement detailing the parties’ rights and obligations.
Legal Services for Intended Parents in MD
For Intended Parents and Egg Donors: We are here to assist you with the drafting, negotiating, and/or reviewing of your egg donation agreement detailing the parties’ rights and obligations.
Donor Agreements in MD
For Sperm Donors and Intended Parents: We will assist with drafting, negotiating, and/or reviewing your sperm donation agreement including each party’s rights and obligations.
Surrogacy Consultation in MD
For intended parents and gestational carriers alike, we are here to assist and represent you. Your surrogacy agreement will detail the rights, obligations, intentions, and expectations for all parties.
MERYL B. ROSENBERG, ESQ.
About Meryl Rosenberg, Esq.
Building families together in Maryland is my privilege and my joy.
Meryl B. Rosenberg, Esq. has practiced reproductive law exclusively since 1993, guiding intended parents, surrogates, and donors through every aspect of the surrogacy and third-party reproduction process. She was one of the first to practice in this evolving and growing field, and has helped shape reproductive law in the United States in an ethical manner. Meryl works with other professionals to continually improve the field, ensuring secure, legal pathways to parenthood are in place nationwide. She consults with clients worldwide and provides legal services in Maryland, Michigan, Washington D.C., and New Jersey.
With more than 30 years of experience, Meryl brings deep expertise, clear communication, and a personal investment in the outcome of every case.
Review Meryl’s full biography, credentials, honors, accreditations, and legislative work.
Ready to Begin Your Family-Building Journey?
An introductory 30 minute call with Meryl is available at no charge. Reach her directly at (301) 217-0074 or use the form below for the quickest response to schedule your call.