Mintz v. Zoernig

OPINION

VIGIL, Judge.

{1} In this case, we must decide whether a known sperm donor is responsible for child support when there was an agreement, prior to conception, that he would not be financially obligated. We conclude that while such an agreement may be valid in some instances, where the biological father goes beyond merely donating sperm and assumes a parental role, as in this case, he is liable for child support.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

{2} Mother and biological Father met in the mid-1990’s through Mother’s same sex partner (Partner). Father, Mother, and Partner maintained a…