In a recent case in 2012, the state of Kansas pursued a known donor (where the child was conceived through at - home insemination) for child support when the child's mother (in a same - sex relationship) applied for government assistance for the child — despite the fact that the known donor had signed a written agreement with the intended parents stating that he would not be a legal parent of the child. (familybydesign.com)
And, to no lesser degree, it looks next at the needs of the individual or couple, making sure that, if a couple, they both are interested in having children, that they have support systems in place and that they are both considered the legal parents of the child, whenever possible. (circlesurrogacy.com)
Moreover, intended parents can rest assured that, even if the baby is born elsewhere, they will still be named the legal parents of the child. (surrogateparenting.com)