Sperm donor contracts

[Holly0095]

Hi everyone, so my sperm donor has recently sent me his contract for me to read over mainly covering his side so I don't go to him for certain things such as child maintenance etc,
My question now is I would like to go to a legal personnel to make sure it's legit and that there is nothing I would need to add to it for my own safety and well-being and that of my future child. Has anyone else had there own contract written up as well or just gone along with the donors or none at all?? Tia

Holly,
I would really recommend getting some legal advice before signing a contract. Contracts are only a guideline and can be challenged in court, for example if your donor wanted more contact with a child. Unless you are married/civil partnership, your donor could still be considered the legal father to your child and be responsible for maintenance etc. regardless of the contract.

I would recommend looking at Nat Gamble's website as there is lots of information there. You may want to call them for more advice.

www.nataliegambleassociates.co.uk/creating-families/donor-conception-and-co-parenting

Would your donor be willing to donate through a clinic as you would have counselling support and testing etc?

Do you also know how many other children your donor has fatherered as this can be very important information and will affect your child.

Another useful resource is the Donor Conception Network which was formed to help families using donor conception.
C

Agree with getting legal advice.

Also another question / point to think about would be contact details for the father when the child is older. Is he happy to be contacted at later date by child? Xx