Surrogacy in Greece-Legal Support with Safety and Trust
Specialized legal services delivered with discretion and full respect for your needs.
Surrogacy in Greece is a fully legal process, offering hope and perspective to women who, for medical reasons, are unable to carry a pregnancy. Karpouzis – Lianou & Associates Law Firm has successfully handled dozens of complex surrogacy cases, securing favorable court rulings for both Greek and international clients.
We have represented couples from Greece and abroad, including cases involving anonymous donors, civil partnerships, or mixed nationality of the intended parents. We offer full guidance, from the medical preparation phase to the final civil registration of the child.
With absolute discretion, legal precision, and respect for the uniqueness of each family, we provide secure, well-documented, and personalized solutions for navigating the surrogacy process.
Legal Framework for Surrogacy in Greece
Greece is one of the few European countries where surrogacy is fully legal, provided prior judicial approval is granted. The current legal framework offers clear rules and safeguards for all parties involved. It is based primarily on Article 1458 of the Greek Civil Code, which sets specific requirements—most notably, the intended mother must medically demonstrate her inability to carry a pregnancy.
Importantly, no medical procedure (such as embryo transfer) can take place before a court decision authorizing the surrogacy arrangement is issued.
Karpouzis – Lianou & Associates Law Firm has the expertise and experience to compile a complete case file, submit the petition before the competent Court, and prepare all required documents—from medical and psychological assessments to private agreements and consent declarations. We ensure the process proceeds smoothly, reliably, and fully within the legal framework, avoiding delays or legal complications.
Our Services Include
Comprehensive legal guidance throughout the surrogacy process in Greece.
Preparation and drafting of a complete case file for submission to the competent Court, in accordance with current legal requirements.
Drafting of a customized private agreement between the intended parents and the surrogate, tailored to the specifics of each case.
Ongoing collaboration with specialized physicians and certified assisted reproduction centers.
Filing of the petition and legal representation before the competent Court of First Instance.
Legal support through to the final civil registration of the child, ensuring full legal protection of the intended parents.
Why Choose Karpouzis – Lianou & Associates Law Firm
- Real experience in numerous surrogacy cases with successful court outcomes in Greece.
- Complete legal security for the intended parents and child, with a focus on clarity and legal safety at every stage.
- Collaboration with specialized doctors and certified fertility clinics in Greece.
- Person-centered, discreet, and sensitive approach to each case, with respect for each family's needs and circumstances.
- Delivery of a fully organized legal case file, ready for court approval, without delays or omissions.
A Legal Step Toward the Miracle of Life
The desire to have a child is deep and defining. When nature does not allow for pregnancy, surrogacy emerges as a safe, legal, and realistic solution.
Karpouzis – Lianou & Associates Law Firm, with specialization and long-standing experience in medically assisted reproduction, provides reliable and fully substantiated legal guidance from the very first step.
We stand by your side throughout the entire process: from legal strategy and case file preparation to the issuance of the court order and the final registration of the child at the civil registry.Our approach combines professionalism, sensitivity, and absolute compliance with the legal framework.
Our goal is to ensure that the dream of parenthood becomes a reality—with full legal protection, ethical transparency, and respect for each family’s personal journey.
We provide responsible and compassionate support on your most personal path toward the miracle of life.
Contact Us
Contact Karpouzis – Lianou & Associates Law Firm today for an honest and confidential discussion about surrogacy and the legal possibilities offered by Greek law. As a specialized law firm in medically assisted reproduction, we offer trustworthy solutions with legal safety, respect, and consistency.
We are here to support your most personal journey—with professionalism, discretion, and genuine care.