SINGLE MOM BY CHOICE
Legal Matters
Do I need an attorney?
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Sometimes prospective parents using donor sperm worry about whether or not the donor will “change his mind” and try to assume a parental role in the resulting child’s life in the future.
When done properly, legal contracts serve to protect both the donor and the recipients. Not only will the donor not have any parental rights in relation to the resulting offspring, but he will also not have any parental responsibilities for the resulting offspring.
Important reminders:
Be sure to read and understand the terms of your legal contract, whether it be between you and the sperm bank or you and your directed donor. For directed donors, it is wise to work with an attorney to create legal documentation prior to initiating treatment.
Different states have different laws pertaining to family building through third party assistance.
Understand the laws in the state in which you live, the state in which you live (and presumably the state in which delivery will occur), as well as the state in which any embryos will be created.
Each party should be represented by separate legal counsel to avoid a conflict of interest.
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