Dear Drake: whether you decide that Natural Insemination (NI) or Artificial Insemination (AI) is the…
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Can a known donor renounce his legal obligations as a parent?
Yes, however the state statute only covers donation to married persons. Unclear how the law would treat donors to unmarried persons. It is a felony in GA for anyone other than a licensed physician to perform artificial insemination.
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)?
This may be possible in certain counties.
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.