What are my legal obligations to any resulting children?

Zero legal obligations or rights. Full parental rights are transferred to intended parents. You have no financial responsibility, no custody or visitation rights, are protected by comprehensive legal agreements, cannot be contacted for child support, with an option for ID release at child's 18th birthday (your choice).

Overview

This guide answers “What are my legal obligations to any resulting children?” for egg donors, including the typical process, common variables, and what to confirm before moving forward.

Medical considerations

Medical protocols are managed by the fertility clinic and vary based on the treatment plan. Screening, medication timing, monitoring, and transfer protocols are individualized.

Always follow clinic instructions and ask questions early—especially about timelines, side effects, and what to do if something changes.

Typical workflow (high level)

1. Application + screening: health history, labs, and psychological screening.
2. Matching: preferences and profile selection.
3. Legal + consent: agreement review before medications.
4. Medication + monitoring: clinic-guided injections and frequent appointments.
5. Retrieval + recovery: outpatient procedure with short recovery window.
6. Wrap-up: follow-ups, records, and next steps if donating again.

What can vary (and why)

• Clinic schedules and medical protocols (individualized to the situation).
• State and international legal requirements (especially for parentage workflows).
• Matching preferences and availability (fit matters).
• Insurance and financial structure (coverage details can change).
• Logistics like travel, time zones, and appointment availability.

Questions to ask (so you don’t get surprised later)

• What are the next 2–3 steps in my specific situation?
• What documents or records should I prepare before we start?
• Which decisions should I make now vs later?
• Which clinic will manage medications, monitoring, and transfer planning?
• What medical screening steps are required before proceeding?
• What should I do if I have a medical history question or new symptom?
• What should I expect during screening, medications, and recovery?
• How are privacy and future contact handled?

Next steps

• Egg donor requirements
• Egg donor process
• Apply as an egg donor
• Contact our care team

Important note

This page is educational information only and is not medical, legal, or tax advice. Always confirm specifics with qualified professionals and your care team.

See the sources section below for reference links when available.