The Job that Surrogacy Lawyers Hate Doing

The Job that Surrogacy Lawyers Hate Doing

In this video, Stephen Page shares his insights from my decades-long journey through surrogacy. From advising nearly 2,000 surrogacy journeys across Australia and 38 countries, he’s seen it all!

In today’s lesson, Stephen breaks down the three roles a surrogacy lawyer plays:

  • The Architect/Planner  – Crafting a smooth, well-organized journey.
  • The Pilot/Driver – Steering you swiftly towards your dream.
  • The Cleaner – The tough, often unloved role that handles the messes when things go awry.
  • He explains why the “cleaner” role is so challenging (and sometimes even tougher than other high-stakes situations) and why it’s vital to plan well from the start. Avoid unnecessary complications by working with experienced professionals who know what they’re doing
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