The Job that Surrogacy Lawyers Hate Doing
Tuesday February 25, 2025

The Job that Surrogacy Lawyers Hate Doing

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

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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