Non-Birth Parent Seeks Role In Kansas Sperm Donor Case

As I have previously discussed, the State of Kansas is seeking to have a sperm donor be declared the father of a child he helped create through an exchange on Craigslist. The father, William Marotta, claimed that he signed a contract with the lesbian couple, Angela Bauer and Jennifer Schreiner, stating that he would be responsible for caring for the child. The state rejected his claim because he failed to follow the proper procedures of seeking a medical professional to assist with the donation.

The latest news coming from Kansas is that the non-birth mother wishes join in the proceedings. Bauer states that we would like to co-parent the child, citing precedent from the Supreme Court of Kansas that held that a same-sex parent can have the same rights as the biological parent. The state is opposed to the measure. District Court Judge Mary Mattivi is expected to rule on whether Bauer can participate in the proceedings by the end of the month. Additionally, “attorneys for the state have until May 17 to file a motion asking Mattivi to issue a partial judgment on the validity of the sperm donor [sic] contact.” 

See Heather Hollingsworth, Non-birth Parent Seeks Role In Sperm Donor Case, The Wichita Eagle, Apr. 10, 2013.