I had posted a question in regard of sperm donation in a creative writing context. I was really only interested in the emotional aspect, to figure out, how to work it, yes, no, maybe....
I was a bit surprised when not one but two people brought up the legal issue.
While it ha been assumed in the past that the donor was off the hook in terms of legal responsibilities, at least one recent case has show where this assumption might be flawed - probably in the attempt of the official sides to restrict payments and support when the parental relationships falter....
I think the latest was a lesbian couple of which the breadwinner became unemployed ad asked for assistance (although the unconventional method of going through Craig's List might have something to do with that.
Now, I have been pondering that.
When you adopt a child, the biological parents are wiped off the child's record for good.
Wen the arrangements are made it is with the understanding that the 'parents' claim the child 100%, assume all responsibilities (with of course allowance for what life throws at you...)
As I understand, a child born into a legal marriage is automatically the responsibility of the 'father' even if the spark of life originated in another man's loins.
Is that a problem for all arrangements now, or just for the unconventional couples?
Are reversals of these donor agreements really on the rise?
I was a bit surprised when not one but two people brought up the legal issue.
While it ha been assumed in the past that the donor was off the hook in terms of legal responsibilities, at least one recent case has show where this assumption might be flawed - probably in the attempt of the official sides to restrict payments and support when the parental relationships falter....
I think the latest was a lesbian couple of which the breadwinner became unemployed ad asked for assistance (although the unconventional method of going through Craig's List might have something to do with that.
Now, I have been pondering that.
When you adopt a child, the biological parents are wiped off the child's record for good.
Wen the arrangements are made it is with the understanding that the 'parents' claim the child 100%, assume all responsibilities (with of course allowance for what life throws at you...)
As I understand, a child born into a legal marriage is automatically the responsibility of the 'father' even if the spark of life originated in another man's loins.
Is that a problem for all arrangements now, or just for the unconventional couples?
Are reversals of these donor agreements really on the rise?
