One of the requirements for participation in A Woman's Gift's carrier program is the execution of a legal agreement between the intended parent(s) and the gestational carrier and her spouse (if she is married). The purpose of this agreement is to acknowledge and legally document the mutual understanding among all participants for the protection of all involved. It is also a formal opportunity for the involved parties to discuss any issues or concerns pertaining to the transfer of the newborn infant from the carrier to the intended parents.

Once parent(s) and their carrier of choice have successfully completed the required screening process, A Woman's Gift will arrange a meeting with knowledgeable attorneys to discuss the legalities and implications of the proposed agreements. It is essential that the intended parent(s) and the carrier (and her husband) be represented by separate attorneys. Each party has different legal interests, and separate dedicated counsel avoids any potential for a conflict of interest. The intended parent(s), however, will cover all legal costs and fees, including those incurred by the carrier. We supply the carrier with access to an experienced attorney to act as her legal counsel. Of course, she is free to use an attorney of her choice, provided proposed counsel possesses a basic understanding of third-party reproductive law and satisfactorily addresses the necessary and essential issues in the final legal agreement. A Woman's Gift reserves the right to refuse any proposed agreement that does not meet these criteria to our satisfaction.