Victorian couple searching for help

[mel&jes]

We are desperately needing some help!!!

Run down: Myself and partner Jessica have finally found a donor!!!!

He is a good friend of ours and we will be doing self inseminaton at home
BUT WE NEED SOME HELP
(We have a few questions, that if answered would be so deeply appreciated)

We live in Victoria, bit curious about the laws and also wondering should we say she self inseminated or is it okay to say i did? What are the legal rights right now?

We dont want his name on the birth certificate, he is going to be more like an uncle which he is happy with, and i will get put down as a parent, Jes the mother.
We are also wondering the process for me to have parental rights.

We need massive advice, we've spoken to many people and just do not know whats best for us to do in our situation.
Any replys with any information in Victoria self insemination procedures is so grateful.

Any experiences aswell,



Thankyou


Mel & Jes

[Amity]

Self insemination is illegal in Victoria.

However, DIY insemination is quite common. I see you've posted in the Gay & Lesbian section, where you will probably get more answers.

I'm sorry I can't help you further! Good luck!

[Persephone1]

It would be best to get some specific legal advice about your situation. You can get free legal advice at Legal Aid, and it might be worth the donor getting some advice as well, from a different lawyer. You can draw up a parenting plan now, but you won't be able to make any binding arrangement until Baby is born.

You can google Legal Aid or visit your local family lawyer, if that is the sort of advice you're after. There are Legal Aid offices all over Melbourne, and in most of the big regional centres as well.

Good luck. I agree with Divvy, a lot of the advice you'll find most helpful will come from other families who have been through the same experience.