2007-02-27 02:47:19 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If it were me, I would have a pre-copulation agreement, a post-copulation agreement, a during pregnancy contract, and then, as someone said, after pregnancy...immediately after birth, you and the female should have a contract that specifically states you are giving up all parental rights and claims, and that she is holding you harmless for any and all parental responsiblity.
Have every signed document notarized. A signed, valid contract that has offer and acceptance and sufficient consideration will hold up in a court of law. OFTEN, a contract will trump many laws (just like labor contracts).
In my opinion, you better see a lawyer about this one, because this could be a big can of worms. Further, you better sit down and think about the next 18 years, what could come up, what she COULD come after you for, etc. and make sure you get it put in the contracts. Also, you will want to spell out what your roll is after conception, ie. prenatal medical bills, neonatal medical bills etc.
it is called CYOA...cover your own a*s
2007-02-27 02:59:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would probably have to give up your parental rights. What the court will look at is what is in the best intrests of the child, not any agreement between you and the mother.
The court could decide it is in the child's best interest your parental rights are not terminated and you pay support.
If the mother is receiving any kind of welfare benifits she will be required by law to sue you for support and the agreement is useless. If she is not then you are ok as long as the mother does not go to court.
2007-02-27 11:11:27 · answer #2 · answered by reallyconfuzzled1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think what you're asking is that a female friend has asked you to basically be a sperm donor because she wants to have a baby? If this assumption is correct, then you should be able to sign away your parental rights, but I'm not sure if you would do that before or after the birth of the baby. Contact an attorney to find out all of the legal ramifications before committing to this.
2007-02-27 10:55:34 · answer #3 · answered by oj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure, but after the baby's born, if she proves you're the father with a DNA test, she could get a court order for you to pay child support.
2007-02-27 10:50:41 · answer #4 · answered by karen p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, i'm not a lawyer, so i cannot be sure. But i guess it migth be valid, of course you have to do it with some lawyer help.
It can be seen like when you donate your sperm, you know what is it going to be used for, and you are willing to have this child who you won't ever know if he or she is ok, or who is going to be responsable of the care, love and education of that child.
2007-02-27 10:53:00 · answer #5 · answered by Popocatepetl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. sadly even if it were notorized, many states would say that the mother cannot deny child support permanently, since it is not for her, but for the child...so if baby's mama decides to come take you for all you got later, you are screwed. For men this can be tough. Suggest giving her full custody of the child by signing over your rights now. Then you are giving it up for adoption to her, and they cant get you for child support.
2007-02-27 12:58:57 · answer #6 · answered by Mendi8a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats a dam good question, unfortunately I do not know the answer but there has to be some legal leverage if it's a consented contract.
2007-02-27 10:59:38 · answer #7 · answered by Roger R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you'd have to sign a parental rights release AFTER the baby is born. By the way, you'll feel a lot different about this issue once you realize that baby is YOUR child...
2007-02-27 10:50:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If an attorney was involved in drawing up the contract, then yes. If it's just a piece of paper that the two of you typed up and signed yourselves, then no.
2007-02-27 16:18:49 · answer #9 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes of course
any signed contracted stating that would hold up in court
2007-02-27 10:49:11 · answer #10 · answered by links305 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋