Wow....I wasn't aware of that. I did think of that after posting that the only benefit of having the agreement was so that one or the other could produce a copy if it got nasty.

I agree it can be tricky, as it must be proven on the balance of probability, so I guess if the child proves his on a paternity test, then it would make it a 99% balance that either way-'the baby got in there' and since it is socially recognised that conception happens with coitus regardless of all arguments- a magistrate would just say "Takes two to Tango the kid is yours"

I think that is why proper research by the potential Mum in choosing their donor is that they are solid. I mean it takes two extrodinary humans with bonifida honesty.

Not many people know this- BUT.......there is actually a simple way out if the donor refuses to sign a proof contract of conception through A.I. and it is STILL legal!

If you REALLY want to protect yourself ladies, and you do strike this trouble here is what you do!

1. You write one or print one. Between your name and his first or full name (if you know)
2. You sign and date it.
3. Go down to the post office and
register post it to yourself
4. When it arrives- Don't open it!

Keep it safe and filed so if you have a Blow up.....you take your registered envelope sealed -signed and dated showing him as second party.

Now- anything that is sent through Australia Post is still Her Majesties Royal Mail- That postal mark is worth more than most realise nor that threshold it has in law.

Law isn't all black and white. I could argue the sky was green splitting a hair that blue is a primary colour, but so is yellow. Together they make green! Bad example I know. But you get the idea.

Hope this might help empower someone anyhow.

Girl Power!!

M.J