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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It was a true sperm donor situation, minus the facility. No sex, no relationship other than friendly acquaintanceship. It is legally fine, though that varies a lot from state to state.[/quote]

Well, without the MD and/or the facility, the court may not agree with you.  In many states, as far as the court is concerned (no matter what YOU believe the law should be), unless the sperm is implanted with medical assistance (even IUI), then it's not a legal sperm donation.  You can use the same baster/syringe the facility does, but unless the MD is the one handling it, then it doesn't count as a legal donation.  It counts as sex.  Virginia is one of those states.  This was just tested in Kansas a year ago; it hasn't been in court in VA yet, but unless you're volunteering to be the test case, I suggest you not find out.  The Kansas statute is slightly less clear than the Virginia one on this, and even so, while it's being appealed, the donor has been losing every round so far.

There are a LOT of people who don't have the money for a bank and for ART, and they think they can just draw up their own side contract and give up parental responsibilities, but those agreements aren't enforceable (and the state can choose to ignore them).  I am not a lawyer, but if you think you can just sign a contract and it's all good, then you ought to consult a real lawyer first...or you could wind up on the hook for child support.  [/quote]

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