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Can a known donor renounce his legal obligations as a parent?
Yes; ND law specifically states that a donor is not a parent of a child conceived by means of assisted reproduction.
What if a known donor attempts to enforce his parental rights when the original intent was to be a sperm donor only?
Unknown; this may be possible given the lack of statute or case law cutting off the rights of a sperm donor.
Does the state allow for second-parent adoption (i.e., for same-sex couples)?
There is anecdotal evidence that certain courts may permit second-parent adoption.
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 yet been addressed.
Does the state recognize “de-facto” or “psychological” parentage (of an “acting” parent without a biological connection) or a similar concept?
Possibly; in 2010, the ND Supreme Court recognized a stepparent as a psychological parent entitled to reasonable visitation with their stepchild..