Los Angeles Artificial Reproduction Rights Lawyers
If you are considering artificial insemination by a sperm donor, you should be aware of a few things. There are laws that lay out the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved in a sperm donation agreement.
At the Los Angeles law firm of Trabolsi & Levy, we represent clients in a range of legal matters that may arise when a child is conceived through artificial insemination by a sperm donor. We help clients understand their rights as mothers, sperm donor fathers, husbands, and partners, and the risks associated with the establishment of this legal contract.
Understanding California Laws That Apply to Sperm Donation
There is a proper procedure that must be followed in order for the sperm donation agreement to be legally sound. The procedure must be supervised by a licensed physician, and the medical records must be kept confidential by the medical facility performing the procedure.
California statutes insulate sperm donor fathers from having to pay child support. Fathers are required to pay child support in California, and sperm donors are not considered fathers by statute. These same laws also protect mothers from sperm donor fathers looking to gain custody after the child has been born.
Male Infertility and Sperm Donation
When a husband is infertile, and the couple wishes to have children, they may explore the possibility of becoming pregnant through artificial insemination through sperm donation. If both spouses agree to the arrangement and if the procedure is supervised by a licensed physician, then the husband has all the legal rights and obligations as does a natural father. Our firm assists clients in this situation to ensure that all the legal requirements are met, and that all parties involved understand their legal rights and obligations.
Contact Us
Contact an attorney at Trabolsi & Levy for information about artificial reproduction rights and paternity matters. Call our Los Angeles-area law firm at 310-584-7714 or toll free at 888-871-6245.
