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Is a Sperm Donor Father Required to Pay Child Support?


Being a sperm donor can be a pretty rewarding thing. As a sperm donor, you can help a couple that is unable to have a child on their own. You can help give them something they want but can’t have, and that’s a pretty noble thing to do. But what happens if things get complicated and suddenly, you’re being asked to pay for child support?

The US Law on Sperm Donors

As a general law, the United States protects sperm donors from paying child support. If you donate your sperm for artificial insemination, chances are you won’t have to worry about paying child support. In some states, it is a requirement that this insemination is done with the help of a medical professional. If the insemination wasn’t done through a medical professional, you may have to pay for child support.

In other states, a medical professional does not need to be present for the insemination to take place. There should be an agreement stating that you will not have to pay for child support before the insemination. If the child was conceived through intercourse, some states may still require you to pay child support if needed. This is because you will be treated as the child’s biological father. It would be best to check what laws your state follows regarding these matters.

Texas Law on Sperm Donors

In the state of Texas, sperm donors are not required to have a medical professional present when donating sperm.

Donors who would also like to be anonymous and choose not to get involved with the life of the child are not required to pay for child support. They will only have to pay for child support should they claim paternity over the child or if they happen to still be present and involved in the life of a child.

Generally, a sperm donor having to pay child support depends entirely on what is agreed upon between him and the person being donated to as well as whether they are present in the child’s life or not. But before choosing to donate, it would still be best to speak to a lawyer to help work out all the details before deciding to donate.

As much as being a sperm donor is a good thing insofar as you are helping someone have a child, it is best to be smart when going about it. This way, you avoid getting caught up in any unexpected complications that may arise after donating your sperm.

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Mr. Hutton is a Divorce and Custody Lawyer based out of Round Rock, TX. His background is with child psychology at Arizona State University where he received a B.S. in 2006, and he continued this by working with the Children’s Right’s Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law where he received his J.D. in 2009. Throughout his practice, he has been a strong proponent of utilizing modern technology to improve his practice and the representation of his clients. He currently is the technology chair of CAFA of Travis County and is committed to improving and modernizing the practice of law in Texas. If you have any questions you can contact him at timothy.hutton@austintexaslegal.com

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