Connecticut

Can a known donor renounce his legal obligations as a parent?

Yes, this is possible under Connecticut law – however, the state statute only covers donation to married individuals.  Courts have decided individual cases when an unmarried woman uses a donor.

What if a known donor attempts to enforce his parental rights when the original intent was to be a sperm donor only?

Unknown; this issue has not been addressed.

Does the state allow for second-parent adoption (i.e., for same-sex couples)?

Yes.

Does the state allow for multiple-parent families (when the child has more than two adults in a parenting role)?

Unknown; this issue has not been addressed.

CDoes the state recognize “de-facto” or “psychological” parentage (of an “acting” parent without a biological connection)?

Unknown; this issue has not been addressed. However, in the dissolution of a family arrangement, state statute permits the granting of custody or visitation to a non-parent.