A fertility lawyer’s job is to make sure your parental rights hold up – through surrogacy, egg or sperm donation, assisted reproduction, whatever your path looks like. At Krol & Krol, that means drafting legally sound agreements, securing declarations of parentage, and working through Canadian and international fertility laws before they become a problem for you.
This work is personal. Most clients come to us mid-process, already emotionally invested, and the last thing they need is legal guidance that treats them like a file number. We don’t do that. Every family gets the same thing: a lawyer who knows where the gaps are and closes them before they matter.
Speak with a Fertility Law Attorney
Krol & Krol’s fertility lawyers in Toronto assist with all aspects of reproductive law, including:
Drafting and negotiating agreements to protect both intended parents and surrogates.
Preparing contracts for sperm, egg, and embryo donations to clarify rights, responsibilities, and expectations.
If a child is born through surrogacy in Ontario and the legislative criteria are met, we ensure that legal parentage is transferred from the surrogate to the intended parents through the administrative route. If those criteria are not met, we assist with obtaining court orders.
Ensuring your parental rights are recognized before, during, and after your child’s birth.
Providing independent legal advice (ILA) to surrogates and donors so they fully understand their rights and obligations.
Explaining what expenses may be reimbursed under the Assisted Human Reproduction Act.
Fertility journeys are personal in a way most legal matters aren’t. Our job is to handle the legal side clearly so you’re not carrying that weight on top of everything else.
We start with a consultation, review your situation, and draft the agreements that apply – surrogacy contracts, donor agreements, independent legal advice for the donor or surrogate. When a child is born in Ontario through surrogacy, we handle the legal transfer of parentage, either through birth registration or a court order. After that, we stay available. Questions come up after the paperwork closes, and we’d rather you call us than sit with something unresolved.
Fertility law in Canada is specialized. The rules around surrogacy, egg donation, sperm donation, and embryo donation donation are complex, and not every lawyer has experience in this area. Working with a fertility lawyer ensures:
Yes. Surrogacy is legal in Canada, but paying a surrogate beyond reimbursable expenses is prohibited under the AHRA.
Reimbursements must also be made in accordance with the AHRA and the relevant Regulations.
Yes. Both intended parents and surrogates must have independent legal representation.
Examples of reimbursable expenses include medical costs relating to the transfer, counselling, and maternity clothing. We provide detailed guidance.
With a proper donor agreement, donors typically have no parental rights or obligations in Ontario by virtue of their donation alone. Legal clarity is essential.
We represent intended parents, donors, and surrogates. Fertility law in Ontario and our firm support diverse family structures. We create agreements tailored to your family’s needs.
The sooner, the better for a consultation so you understand the relevant legislation and we can provide input early on. Having the relevant agreement(s) in place early is essential.
Fertility law requires precision, experience, and compassion.
Contact Krol & Krol today to schedule your consultation with our fertility lawyer in Toronto. We’ll draft agreements, secure your parental rights, and give you the confidence to move forward.
