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Adoption and Surrogacy

At Strain and Company, we believe that building families through adoption and surrogacy is one of the most profound and rewarding experiences. Whether you're exploring adoption or considering surrogacy, we are here to provide compassionate, expert legal guidance through every step of these life-changing journeys. Our goal is to help you navigate the legal process with care and clarity, ensuring your rights and responsibilities are protected as you create or grow your family.

 

Please see below for more detailed information on the adoption and surrogacy services we provide.

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Please note: As required by the Law Society of BC, clients must bring Government Issued Photo ID to their appointment

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Adoption Services

Adoption is the legal process of transferring all parental rights and responsibilities from the biological parents to the adoptive parents. Once finalized, the adoptive parents have the same legal status as if they were the child's biological parents, and the child’s birth certificate is updated to reflect this. Adoption is a profound and meaningful step, symbolizing a lifelong commitment from the adoptive parents to the child.

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At Strain and Company, we assist families in navigating the complexities of adoption with care and professionalism. There are five main types of adoption we can help facilitate:

  • Placement by the Director (Ministry of Children and Family Development)

  • Placement through an Adoption Agency

  • Direct Placement (birth parent places a child with a non-relative)

  • Relative/Stepparent Adoption

  • Adult Adoption (adoption of a person over the age of majority, such as a stepparent adopting an adult stepchild)​

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Our services include providing independent legal advice, preparing necessary documents, and ensuring a smooth legal process. Whether you are adoptive parents or biological parents seeking legal counsel, we’re here to guide you through this life-changing journey.

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Pricing: Our services are billed at $400/hour, with a retainer required for the second appointment. We ensure transparent pricing for all our services.

How to Submit Your Intake Form

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To help us prepare for your appointment, please complete the Adoption Intake Form before your scheduled meeting. You can either print the form or email it to Reception@strain.ca with your appointment date and time included in the subject line.

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  • Step 1:               [Click here to download the Adoption Intake Form.]

  • Step 2: Complete the form by filling out the required fields.

  • Step 3: Submit the completed form either:

    • By printing and bringing it to your appointment, or

    • By emailing the form to Reception@strain.ca.
      Please include your appointment date and time in the subject line (e.g., “Appointment on [Date] at [Time]”).

Surrogacy Services

Surrogacy is an extraordinary way to build a family, but it comes with unique legal considerations for both the surrogate and intended parents. At Strain and Company, we are proud to have Elisabeth Strain, one of the first lawyers in Canada to offer specialized surrogacy services. With her wealth of experience, Elisabeth provides expert legal advice to surrogates and prospective parents, ensuring their rights and responsibilities are clearly understood and protected.

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We provide the following services:

  • Legal advice for surrogates considering becoming a surrogate

  • Reviewing and witnessing surrogacy agreements

  • Advising intended parents on surrogacy arrangements

  • Drafting surrogacy agreements

  • Preparing legal documents required after the child’s birth

  • Post-birth legal advice for intended parents

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Elisabeth Strain's expertise in this area sets her apart, offering clients unparalleled support and guidance throughout the surrogacy process. We are honored to be part of helping families come together and are committed to transparency and professionalism at every stage.

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Pricing: Our services are billed at $400/hour, with a retainer required for the second appointment. We ensure transparent pricing for all our services.

How to Submit Your Intake Form

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To help us prepare for your surrogacy legal consultation, please complete the Surrogacy Intake Form prior to your appointment. You can either print the form or email it to Reception@strain.ca with your appointment date and time included in the subject line.

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  • Step 1:               [Click here to download the Surrogacy Intake Form.]

  • Step 2: Complete the form by filling out the required fields.

  • Step 3: Submit the completed form either:

    • By printing and bringing it to your appointment, or

    • By emailing the form to Reception@strain.ca.
      Please include your appointment date and time in the subject line (e.g., “Appointment on [Date] at [Time]”).

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