Surrogacy in Canada seminar in Sydney

Surrogacy in Canada seminar in Sydney

On Monday 16 March 2015 there will be a presentation in Sydney about surrogacy in Canada, a legal option for those who cannot access surrogacy in Qld, NSW or the ACT, but still want to be parents.

The event is free. The speakers are Canadian surrogacy lawyer, Nicolle Kopping- Pavars- and me.

We will talk about the process of going to Canada for surrogacy, and why. Topics covered will include egg and sperm donation in Canada, IVF treatment options, care options, how surrogacy is regulated in surrogacy, and the all important- how to get your baby home.

The details of the event are:

5.30-7.30pm
Sydney Mechanics School of Arts
280 Pitt Street
Sydney

If you are interested, please let me know via my wonderful PA Laurel: lprasad@harringtonfamilylawyers.com .

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