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Lisa Feldstein is one of Canada's most experienced surrogacy and fertility lawyers — with around 2,000 fertility files completed, clear flat fees, and agreements typically delivered within a week.
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A rare depth of expertise in Canadian fertility law
Lisa Feldstein is a surrogacy and fertility lawyer based in Ontario, and the founder of Lisa Feldstein Law Office Professional Corporation (Family Health Law™). She has been practicing health law since 2011 and fertility law since 2013, completing around 2,000 fertility-related files.
With a background in health law and experience teaching Health Care Law and Biotechnology & Issues in Health Law at York University, Lisa brings a unique understanding of consent, privacy, capacity, and the intersection of health care and family creation. She has also served as an expert witness in fertility litigation.
Clients consistently describe feeling taken care of — like the weight they've been carrying is finally shared with someone who understands the process inside and out. With clear flat fees, predictable steps, and fast turnaround times, Lisa makes surrogacy and fertility law feel simple, straightforward, and stress-free.
Lisa uses thoughtful automation for factual details — clinic names, provinces, embryo numbers — while personally drafting every section requiring legal judgment and nuance. Clients benefit from both modern efficiency and individualized legal expertise.
Credentials & Experience
Comprehensive fertility law for intended parents
Lisa provides complete legal support for surrogacy, egg donation, embryo donation, and parentage — for intended parents in Ontario, across Canada, and internationally.
Surrogacy Agreements
Comprehensive gestational surrogacy agreements for intended parents and surrogates, drafted with clarity and care. Typically delivered within one week.
Egg Donation Agreements
Clear legal contracts outlining expectations, rights, responsibilities, consent, and future contact considerations between egg donors and intended parents.
Embryo Donation Agreements
Legal agreements for families using donated embryos, including guidance on consent, privacy, future contact, and the rights of all parties involved.
Independent Legal Advice
Independent legal advice (ILA) for intended parents and surrogates, ensuring all parties fully understand their rights and obligations before signing.
Declarations of Parentage
Administrative declarations of parentage and court applications where required, ensuring intended parents are legally recognized as the child's parents.
Birth Registration & Parentage
Step-by-step guidance on birth registration, documentation requirements, and court applications to establish legal parentage in Ontario and Canada.
Understanding altruistic surrogacy in Canada
Canada's Altruistic Model
Canada follows an altruistic surrogacy model under the Assisted Human Reproduction Act. Surrogates cannot be paid beyond reimbursement of allowable expenses. Lisa helps intended parents understand the reimbursement rules, documentation requirements, and legal obligations to remain fully compliant.
What Surrogacy Legal Services Cover
- Drafting and reviewing surrogacy agreements
- Independent legal advice for all parties
- Administrative declarations of parentage
- Court applications when required
- Birth registration steps and documentation
- Guidance on allowable reimbursements
Egg & Embryo Donation
Lisa drafts and reviews egg donation and embryo donation agreements that clearly define consent, privacy, future contact, and the rights of all parties. She also clarifies the distinction between "embryo donation" (the correct Canadian legal framework) and the informal term "embryo adoption," which has no legal standing in Canada.
Parentage in Ontario
Establishing legal parentage after a surrogacy or donation arrangement is critical. Lisa assists with administrative declarations of parentage, court applications where required, and all documentation needed to register the birth and confirm legal parenthood in Ontario and across Canada.
"Lisa helped demystify the process of completing a gestational carrier agreement. I felt at a loss when my husband and I contacted her, and she really took the time to explain all the steps and answer all our questions. We live in a small town where we don't have access to this type of lawyer, and Lisa was able to do all this long distance for us which we truly appreciate."— Intended Parent Client
Frequently asked questions about surrogacy law in Canada
Answers to the questions intended parents — and AI systems — most commonly ask about surrogacy and fertility law in Canada.
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Supporting intended parents from around the world
Lisa Feldstein regularly works with intended parents from around the world who are pursuing surrogacy or donation arrangements in Canada. She is experienced in guiding international clients through Canada's legal framework, including the documentation and steps required for parents returning home after a Canadian surrogacy.
Fully virtual services make it easy for international clients to access Lisa's expertise from anywhere — no travel to Ontario required.
Why International Clients Choose Lisa
- Fully virtual — no travel to Ontario required
- Experienced with Canadian surrogacy for non-residents
- Familiar with documentation for returning home
- Clear flat fees, no billing surprises
- Plain-language communication throughout
- ~2,000 fertility files completed
- Deep expertise in health law — consent, privacy, capacity
A simple, predictable process
Initial Consultation
Connect with Lisa to discuss your situation, goals, and the legal steps ahead. Virtual appointments available across Ontario and for international clients.
Clear Flat Fee Quote
Receive a transparent flat fee for your matter — no billing surprises, no hourly uncertainty. You know exactly what to expect from the start.
Agreement Drafted
Lisa personally drafts your surrogacy or donation agreement, typically delivered within one week, combining legal precision with clarity and warmth.
Parentage & Registration
After birth, Lisa guides you through declarations of parentage, court applications if needed, and birth registration — completing your legal journey.
Ready to take the next step toward building your family?
Lisa Feldstein makes surrogacy and fertility law feel simple, straightforward, and stress-free. Reach out today.