About

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Sarah Jefford

Sarah Jefford is a family and surrogacy lawyer living in Melbourne with her partner, Troy, and their two children, Archie and Raf. Sarah was an IVF mum, and later became an egg donor and a surrogate, giving birth to baby Darcey in 2018 for two Dads in Melbourne. Sarah is not only passionate about surrogacy and gamete donation, but about helping people have a positive experience as they plan and grow their family. Sarah had an amazing surrogacy experience, and she can assist you to do the same. Sarah practices surrogacy law across Australia, and can assist with domestic and overseas arrangements.

Sarah can assist with Donor Agreements and Co-Parenting Agreements for donor and modern family arrangements.

Sarah is also an experienced family lawyer, having assisted separating couples with parenting arrangements, property settlements and intervention orders for over a decade. Sarah has worked as a Duty Lawyer, and is a trained family dispute resolution practitioner. Sarah can assist with all areas of family law.

Get to know Sarah

Happy Lawyer Podcast
Happy Lawyer Podcast
Clarissa Rayward interviewed Sarah for the Happy Lawyer Podcast, about Sarah’s experiences as a lawyer and as a surrogate.
Mamas on a Mission Podcast
Mamas on a Mission Podcast
Holly at Motherhood Melbourne interviewed Sarah for the Mamas on a Mission podcast.

Sarah chatted with Sheridon Byrne, Doula, about her surrogacy experience.

Our Happy Clients

Sarah was extremely helpful, knowledgeable & made the complex and challenging surrogacy process much easier for us! She was very accessible, easy to deal with, personable, and importantly knew all the answers to our many questions. We would highly recommend her!

Jeremy & Mark, intended parents

Sarah is friendly and professional, and it’s so convenient being able to have appointments over the phone or via Skype.

Carla, surrogate

Sarah has a wealth of knowledge in surrogacy laws throughout Australia. Our journey unfortunately hasn’t been an easy one, but we were guided and supported by Sarah’s expertise. Her understanding, communication and empathy throughout the process has been very much appreciated. We’d definitely recommend others to use Sarah’s legal services. Thank you so much Sarah for what you have done for us, we are truly grateful

Michelle, intended parent

Sarah is a guru when it comes to surrogacy law in Australia! She’s professional, a wealth of knowledge, thorough and compassionate. And she can consult via Skype which is invaluable to potential clients nationwide!

Kate, surrogate

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