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Old 07-03-2008, 02:19 PM
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Hi,

It's fair to say I am not pregnant given the tiltle of this post. I have always thought about sperm donation, however, due to recent bad publicity have been somewhat scared off by the idea.

Does anyone out there know of the rules in relation to sperm donation? In particular exposure to the legalities of child maintenance.

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I have heard that you are now required to give your identity so that that once they turn 18 they have the right to know who their father is. As far as child maintenance payments are concerned I believe that if you have gone to a sperm donation bank you are not liable for this, however there have been cases where via an arrangment with 'friends' turned sour when she fell preganant with twins. I emphasise, i am not a guru on the issue so you are best checking!
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If you are donating through a clinic, you will not be liable for child maintenance and your name will be registered and any children conceived will be able to access your details when they turn 18.
Ring the clinic you are wanting to donate through, they will be able to answer any questions you have.

If you are not donating through a clinic, it would be best to have contacts drawn up by your lawyers otherwise down the track if things did go pear shaped you could end up responsible financially.

Goodluck.!
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thanks. I thought this was the case. I think its fair enough that a child would want to find out who their natural parent is and have the right to do so, however, the negative impact is that it would likely scare off prospective donors, hence lead to a shortage of donors.
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