Can the parties draft their own contract or use a form?
No one is required to hire a lawyer, but given whats at stake in surrogacy, it would be a mistake not to seek experienced legal counsel. Legal fees are typically far less than other surrogacy-related expenses. Relying on good lawyers to draft and review the surrogacy agreement helps ensure that the agreement will be legally enforceable and that it adequately address all important issues and current legal developments. Paying a relatively small amount of attorney fees now for a carefully drafted surrogacy contract may help avoid paying a lot of attorney fees later to litigate a poorly drafted agreement.
