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title: "Independent Surrogacy Support for Matched Parents & Surrogates | SMARTPath"
url: https://www.smartpathfertilityintl.com/independent-surrogacy/
updated: 2026-11-05
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# Already matched? You don’t have to do it alone.

**Short answer:** Independent surrogacy means parents and a surrogate have matched without a full agency. SMARTPath offers à la carte support for legal, medical and financial steps, so you only pay for what you need.

#### For intended parents

Going independent gives you more control, and more moving pieces.

- Legal, financial and medical must-knows

- When and how to set up escrow

- How to support your surrogate without overstepping

- What can go wrong, and how to prevent it
[Get the free parent guide](https://www.smartpathfertilityintl.com/contact/)

#### For surrogates

We walk beside you, from reviewing medical records to checking your contract protects you.

- Common risks, and how to avoid them

- What to look for in a fair contract

- How to set boundaries and manage communication

- Which services you can choose
[Get the free surrogate guide](https://www.smartpathfertilityintl.com/contact/)