Do both attorneys need to be in the state the gestational carrier resides? What if I have an attorney I am working with that is not licensed in that state?

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Do intended parents and gestational carriers need attorneys licensed in the same state? In this video, we break down how legal representation works in surrogacy — including when out-of-state attorneys can be involved and why having a lawyer familiar with your GC’s state laws is essential for protecting everyone’s rights and securing valid parentage documents.

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