The Child's Advocate in Donor Conceptions
Legal issues with donor conception are evolving. Many states have legislation regarding sperm donor insemination, few states have legislation regarding egg donation, and only one state has legislation regarding embryo placement. In the Kansas City area, both Kansas and Missouri have legislation for sperm donation. There is no legislation for egg donation or embryo placement. In my practice, we recommend a stepparent adoption in egg donation and a full adoption for embryo placement with an adoption decree. Recognizing what legal liabilities are present for a child born by donor conception in the state of residency provides for the child's security.
Legal Issues
Legal issues with donor conception are evolving. Many states have legislation regarding sperm donor insemination, few states have legislation regarding egg donation, and only one state has legislation regarding embryo placement. In the Kansas City area, both Kansas and Missouri have legislation for sperm donation. There is no legislation for egg donation or embryo placement. In my practice, we recommend a stepparent adoption in egg donation and a full adoption for embryo placement with an adoption decree. Recognizing what legal liabilities are present for a child born by donor conception in the state of residency provides for the child's security.
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