Law Office of Asher Hoffman

About Law Office of Asher Hoffman — Family Law Long Beach, California

The Law Office of Asher Hoffman is a Long Beach-based practice led by attorney Asher Hoffman, with a focus on personal injury law and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) law — an area of family law Long Beach residents and those throughout Los Angeles County increasingly need as reproductive technology evolves and California’s surrogacy laws remain among the most favorable in the country. The firm handles gestational surrogacy agreements, egg and sperm donation contracts, and pre-birth parentage orders for intended parents, surrogates, and donors in the Long Beach area.

California Family Code §7960 provides the clearest legal framework for surrogacy in any US state, and Los Angeles County courts regularly issue pre-birth parentage orders as standard practice. Attorney Asher Hoffman’s Long Beach practice brings dedicated client advocacy to reproductive technology matters, a field where the legal arrangements — if poorly drafted — can create significant problems for all parties. The firm also handles personal injury cases throughout Los Angeles County, giving Long Beach residents access to Long Beach-area attorneys across both practice areas.

What Clients Say

Clients of the Law Office of Asher Hoffman describe an attorney who takes each matter personally and follows through on commitments. Reviews across both the personal injury and reproductive technology sides of the practice highlight clear communication, personalized attention, and a track record of successful outcomes that reflects the firm’s commitment to each individual client’s situation.

Family Law Long Beach — Practice Areas & Services

• Gestational Surrogacy Agreements: Drafting and reviewing surrogacy contracts under California Family Code §7960 for intended parents and carriers in Long Beach and LA County.
• Egg & Sperm Donation Contracts: Legal agreements for gamete donation that protect donors’ and recipients’ rights under California law.
• Pre-Birth Parentage Orders: Obtaining court orders establishing parentage before birth in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
• Personal Injury Claims: Motor vehicle, premises liability, and accident-related injury claims throughout Los Angeles County.
• Parentage Actions: Establishment of legal parentage through California’s Uniform Parentage Act.
• Reproductive Technology Compliance: Guidance on California’s ART statutes for fertility clinics, agencies, and individuals in Long Beach.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does California law protect intended parents in a surrogacy arrangement?

California is one of the few states with explicit statutory protections for gestational surrogacy under Family Code §7960. Intended parents can obtain a pre-birth parentage order from Los Angeles County Superior Court before the child is born, establishing their legal parentage from birth. This eliminates the ambiguity that exists in states without clear surrogacy statutes and protects all parties to a properly documented agreement.

What should a gestational surrogacy agreement cover in California?

A California surrogacy agreement must address medical decision-making authority, compensation and reimbursement terms, what happens in a multiple-pregnancy scenario, the carrier’s obligations regarding prenatal care, and the parties’ rights if the arrangement must be terminated. Under California law, the agreement must be executed before any medical procedures begin and must be reviewed by independent counsel for all parties.

Is surrogacy compensation taxable in California?

The IRS’s treatment of surrogacy compensation is nuanced — most compensation (beyond expense reimbursements) is considered taxable income for the carrier under current federal guidance. California conforms to federal income tax treatment in most respects. Both intended parents and carriers benefit from having tax and legal counsel who understand the ART-specific issues before executing any agreement.