Adoption & Surrogacy

Guiding you through life-changing decisions with clarity and care.

At NLS Law, we understand that growing your family through adoption or surrogacy is one of the most significant and emotional decisions you may ever make. These pathways to parenthood are deeply personal and can be filled with both hope and uncertainty. Whether you’re exploring adoption as a way to provide a permanent home for a child, or entering into a surrogacy arrangement to build the family you’ve long envisioned, the legal landscape can feel overwhelming.

Our team is committed to offering clear, compassionate and practical legal support every step of the way. We’ll help you understand your rights and obligations, ensure compliance with state and federal legislation, and advocate for your best interests in what is a highly regulated area of law.

Navigating adoption with confidence and care

Adoption is the legal process that permanently transfers all parental rights and responsibilities from a child’s birth parents to the adoptive parents. This can be a highly rewarding yet legally intricate process. Every adoption case is unique. We take the time to understand your circumstances and provide advice that supports both legal compliance and emotional wellbeing.

NLS Law assists with:

• Local and intrafamily adoption applications
• Step-parent adoption proceedings
• Advice on intercountry adoption in line with Australian and international regulations
• Preparation and lodgement of required court documents
• Representation in court proceedings and liaison with relevant government departments

Legal advice for intended parents and surrogates

Surrogacy arrangements are legal in many parts of Australia, but strict rules apply and vary between states. Our experienced family law team can help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and risks. We are committed to creating legally secure and ethically sound surrogacy arrangements that protect everyone involved.

We support:

• Intended parents entering altruistic surrogacy arrangements
• Surrogates who want clear legal guidance and protection
• Drafting and reviewing surrogacy agreements
• Managing parentage order applications in the Family Court
• Ensuring all processes meet state-specific legislative requirements

Why choose NLS Law?

We know that matters involving adoption and surrogacy are more than just legal processes, they’re life-changing decisions. That’s why we offer more than legal expertise. We provide a supportive, empathetic environment where you can ask questions, understand your options, and make informed choices with confidence. From your very first consultation through to final court orders, we guide you every step of the way with a focus on achieving the best possible outcome for the child at the centre of it all.

Empathetic and experienced, we provide a safe space to ask questions, explore your options and move forward with confidence.
Our end-to-end support starts from your first consultation to court appearances and beyond; we’re with you every step of the way.
With child-focused advice, we prioritise outcomes that serve the best interests of the child, always.

Next Steps & Initial Conference

Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation and take steps toward obtaining advice that gives you clarity and certainty about your matter. An initial consultation allows NLS Law to advise you specifically to your circumstances. During this consultation, we assess your situation, explain your options, and outline the next practical steps toward resolution.

Book an initial conference with NLS Law for $550 (incl. GST).