Posted by fayeroe on August 5, 2008, at 19:05:28
In reply to Re: Being a sperm donor » Larry Hoover, posted by Quintal on August 5, 2008, at 18:57:03
> I don't see any good reason why I would refuse to support my offspring, so support payments aren't the issue. If I had children I would *want* to contribute to their upkeep. This isn't just a one way deal.
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> QQ, I have concerns about the possibilities of changes in the future if you did father a child for your friend.
I agree with Larry about the legalties and can't speak for him but I know that you would support a child. No doubt about that.
When a person decides to have a child and asks a friend to donate their sperm, there are lots of "possibilities and probablities" that could come up down the road due to the fact that a child will be involved.
If it were me or one of my friends (you), I'd want to make sure that all of my "tees" and "eyes" were taken care of and the agreement would be hammered out by a professional. This wouldn't be to take away from anything concerning the friendship between the parents of the child, this has to do with what can happen down the road.....what we don't see it coming.The most important issue here is the welfare of the child, physically and emotionally, and it would be prudent to have the paperwork done and over with before the insemination takes place.
I think you are a very kind and caring man. If this does go forward you will be in my thoughts and heart.
Pat
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