Making Families

Meet kathleen adams

helping you forge your path.

Hi, I’m Kathleen Adams, Vancouver Fertility and Surrogacy Lawyer, your partner in navigating fertility law.

I’ve seen how hard it can be to build a family, and I’m here to help ease the stress so you can focus on the excitement of growing your family. You shouldn’t have to be a lawyer to navigating the process of having a baby with assisted reproductive technologies (ART); when we work together, you can leave that all up to me.

After earning my J.D. from the University of New Brunswick and being called to the Nova Scotia and British Columbia bars, I opened my boutique fertility law firm in Vancouver. My practice is rooted in inclusivity, safety, and respect for people of all backgrounds, with a special commitment to serving the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.


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Why choose
Kathleen Adams?

Your Family Journey Deserves Personal Care

I understand that building your family through ART is deeply personal. With compassionate guidance and customized agreements, I protect what matters most while letting you focus on the joy of growing your family.

Legal guidance Meets Real Fertility Experience

Having worked inside a fertility clinic before practicing law, I bring unique insider knowledge to your case. This dual perspective means I anticipate challenges others might miss and create solutions that work in the real world, not just on paper.

Inclusive Representation You Can Trust

Your story and family vision are uniquely yours. As a dedicated advocate for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and families of all kinds,
I ensure your legal journey feels as respectful and affirming as it is legally sound. You deserve representation that sees and celebrates your whole family.

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FAQ’s, Your questions are answered plainly.

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No- I’ve never seen this happen in Canada with proper legal safeguards, and BC’s laws are extra strong on this issue. However, if there is a traditional surrogacy, meaning their eggs are being used, it is extra essential to document everything before conception; otherwise, the surrogate is legally the birth mother, requiring an adoption process. Your surrogate is focused on helping your family, not keeping the baby. We’ll ensure every document protects everyone’s rights- reach out to connect.

If you have a proper legal agreement, you can avoid this. BC’s Family Law Act protects families by ensuring unidentified donors automatically lose all rights and known donors waive parental connection through signed agreements. Known donors require tailored agreements- let’s create yours before any steps are taken.

Following our consultation, I will give you a quote depending on your unique circumstances. Things I consider are the number of individuals involved, the types of agreements needed, and overall complexity. We will give you a roadmap of other expected costs, such as reimbursement for eligible expenses for surrogates or known donors. Check out my services page for my flat rates or book with me to get a custom quote.

Yes, even with clinics, agencies, or international purchases of donated gametes (eggs, sperm, embryos), you should consult a lawyer. While most anonymous donors have waived their legal rights, you still need a custom agreement between you and your partner around future use, such as in the case of a separation. Book with me to learn more.

Your rights depend on the following:


·   Whether you’re married/common-law
·   What your contracts say
·   BC’s property division rules

We will ensure that you and your partner make decisions before storing embryos/eggs/sperm so you agree on important terms like use (whether either person can make a genetic sibling), financial responsibility for storage, and more. Addressing this as soon as possible is vital—it is much harder to negotiate in the wake of a breakup. An agreement is a good idea to help determine what will happen in case of a breakup, and help will save you a lot of heartache. Book with me to talk about an agreement.

I’m here to help!

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