Sperm Donation
Sperm donation can be an important path to parenthood, but without proper agreements, legal uncertainties may arise. I prepare comprehensive contracts for both known and anonymous donations, outlining parental rights, responsibilities, and future expectations. My goal is to eliminate ambiguity and ensure that all parties are protected before conception takes place.
A a sperm donation agreement drafted by ARTemis Fertility Law clarifies the responsibilities of donors and recipients to prevent future disputes:
Legal Parentage
Confirming that the recipients are the legal parents of any child born, and that the donor has no financial or parental responsibilities.
Compensation and Expenses
Clarifying payments to the donor and coverage of reimbursements for medical testing, storage, legal fees, or related travel costs.
Donation Logistics
Outlining the timing, method, and practical arrangements for providing the sperm sample.
Medical Providers and Cryobanks
Identifying the clinic or storage facility where the donation will be collected and/or preserved.
Excess Material
Specifying what may or may not be done with any unused cryopreserved sperm or embryos created from the donation.
Medical Disclosures
Requiring the donor to provide accurate health and genetic background information to protect the child’s wellbeing.
Future Contact
Setting expectations around the donor’s involvement, if any, and whether the child may access medical history or identifying information in the future.
Confidentiality and Privacy
Addressing anonymity, limits on disclosure, and whether identities may be shared now or in the future.