Surrogacy Law in Utah

Overview

Parr Brown provides comprehensive legal counsel for surrogacy or assisted reproductive technology (ART) matters in Utah. We represent intended parents and gestational carriers across the full spectrum of ART arrangements, such as gestational surrogacy, IVF contracts, and gamete donation agreements. Our practice reflects a deep understanding of Utah’s statutory requirements and court‑approved processes for establishing parentage through ART.

ART law involves legally safeguarding the rights and goals of intended parents and carriers, ensuring smooth, enforceable agreements and court filings.

When ART Legal Services Are Needed

• Gestational surrogacy arrangements, where a carrier carries an embryo not genetically related to her, require a court‑approved agreement before embryo transfer to be valid in Utah.
• Egg, sperm, or embryo donation, and pre‑birth parentage orders must comply with both court and medical standards. They play a vital role in ensuring intended parents are legally recognized on the child’s birth certificate.

Whether you are an intended parent building a family or a carrier seeking clear legal protections, professional ART counsel ensures compliance and clarity every step of the way.

Our Utah Experience

At Parr Brown, we leverage our local Utah expertise and deep litigation and transactional capabilities in ART law. Our team is led by attorneys like Chase Wilde, who brings experience representing both intended parents and gestational carriers in IVF, surrogacy contracts, and donor matters.

We guide clients through every phase of the process, from contract drafting to court filings, judicial hearings, and securing pre‑birth parentage or post‑birth birth‑certificate orders.

How We Can Support You

Our services include:

• Advising on ART law options and Utah’s legal requirements
• Drafting and negotiating gestational carrier agreements, donor contracts, and parental consent forms
• Preparing and filing pre‑birth parentage orders prior to IVF embryo transfer
• Coordinating with fertility clinics, medical advisors, and agencies.
• Representing clients in contested proceedings, appeals, or disputes.
• Assisting with post‑birth parentage orders.
• Advising gestational carriers on their rights, obligations, and protections under Utah law

Why Choose Parr Brown for ART Law in Utah

• Local law, specialized counsel: Deep familiarity with Utah’s ART statutes (e.g. Utah Code § 78B‑15‑801 et seq.) and court procedures.
• Dual‑sided representation: We represent both intended parents and gestational carriers, tailoring solutions to each situation.
• Coordination expertise: We work seamlessly with clinics, agencies, and medical professionals to keep legal and procedural timelines aligned.

Meet Our Team

Chase Wilde, shareholder at Parr Brown, frequently leads ART engagements for intended parents and carriers, handling IVF, surrogacy agreements, gamete donation issues, and parentage litigation in Utah courts. He combines courtroom and transactional experience with sensitivity to the emotional complexity of family building.

Next Steps

Contact Parr Brown for a consultation to:

• Discuss your family‑building goals (IVF, surrogacy, donation)
• Review the legal protocols under Utah law and available alternatives
• Understand procedural timelines (e.g. pre‑birth order process, typically several weeks)
• Begin the process with secure, compliant legal documentation

Parr Brown Gee & Loveless is dedicated to providing expert, family‑focused legal services in ART law. Whether you are an intended parent or a gestational carrier, we’re here to support and guide you through Utah’s ART process with confidence and care.