Legal Aspects of Parenthood

13-14 weeks pregnant, Health advice

Having a baby can raise legal questions about the rights and obligations of parents towards their child. For most people, legal jargon is hard to follow, complicated and easily accessible.


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I wanted to be better prepared to answer questions on many topics from future parents. To be as up to date as possible, I work with Anne-Christine, who is a notary. This professional specialises in the field and is an excellent resource for answers to questions.

Here is a list of questions we will try to answer:

  • I don’t live with my baby’s father. Do we both have the same rights?
  • We had to use assisted procreation to fulfil our dream of becoming parents. Because we used a sperm donor, can this person assert their fatherhood later?
  • I wanted to become pregnant using donated sperm and my spouse wondered if she also has parental rights to the baby I am carrying. Is she the second parent?

Moving from Lovers to Parents…from a Legal Perspective

The arrival of a baby raises many questions for a couple:

  • What are my rights and obligations towards my child?
  • If we separate, who has custody of my child?
  • How can I prove that I am the mother or father of my child, especially in the case of assisted procreation?
  • How can I be legally protected?

It’s always important to be up to date to make informed choices. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

To continue reading, go to the article Parental authority…or what are my rights and obligations towards my child?

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Legal Aspects of Parenthood

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