Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Re: Ivf if sperm donor is used?

very interesting issue, and requires a little research. i would not want to guess on this one. one thing that i would like to know is whether you agreed and participated in this ivf procedure.

you really need to get a divorce attorney to analyze this carefully for you. if your current attorney is unwilling to research it and answer the question, then get another attorney.

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Re: Ivf if sperm donor is used?

If a child is born while you and your wife are still married, you are assumed to be the child's father, regardless of whether or not the child is yours biologically and your name would go on the birth certificate. If you were to then get divorced, you could ask for DNA tests to prove the child was not yours biologically but depending on other factors, the Court may still require you to pay support regardless of whether or not the child is yours biologically.

If she has the child after you are divorced, then your name would not appear on the birth certificate and you would not be the child's father, legally (unless you have signed any documents during the marriage acknowledging the child would be yours even if a donor was used.)

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Re: Ivf if sperm donor is used?

I agree with Ms. Esteves. I would do everything you can to seperate yourself from her and her situation as soon as possible.