Sperm Donor Asked to Pay Child Support

nevetsyad · 2026-05-24T16:26:05+00:00

Appealed, overturned. Not the father legally.

https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/crime/2016/11/28/shawnee-county-judge-topeka-sperm-donor-william-marotta-not-legally-child-s-father/16565815007/

CharlieUpATree · 2026-05-24T14:47:37+00:00

Now he can get custody rights correct? 50/50

CawlinAlcarz · 2026-05-24T14:42:43+00:00

I've been telling y'all, that if you donate to the DIY turkey baster method of AI, you could be liable for child support. It doesn't matter what you signed. The court will ignore it unless you use a licensed fertility clinic/doctor.

Hell I'll be surprised if states don't start awarding child support even when you do use licensed clinics/doctors.

It's not about following the law, it's about realizing that the State WANTS to make someone pay child support. Not only do they lighten their welfare rolls, but they get money for making you pay.

These women probably set this guy up from the beginning.

Salamadierha · 2026-05-24T16:32:45+00:00

Why wouldn't they be chasing the partner who left for child support? A: because she's a woman.

BlueThespian · 2026-05-24T17:04:35+00:00

Never give cum to a deranged lesbian couple.

RoryTate · 2026-05-24T15:44:47+00:00

Wow, let me guess...the lesbian relationship became toxic and violent, a messy divorce ensued, and now he's the one on the hook for supporting the child. Because in the eyes of the law only men can be forced to destroy their physical and mental health to provide for others. It's never the "oppressed" groups who have to do any work (at least according to the biased and selfish academic definitions of "historically marginalized" that get used in legal and governmental processes).

It's no wonder that male disengagement has metastasized past the point of no return.

RonaldGlasgow · 2026-05-24T16:17:17+00:00

Justice became an irony itself.

alecww3 · 2026-05-24T16:51:33+00:00

This is insane

rabel111 · 2026-05-24T21:40:54+00:00

Just another example of women's choices being made men's responsibility.

A clear message to all men. DO NOT DONATE SPERM. Even if you think you are safe and protected from liability, the laws can be changed at any time, retrospectively, making your kind gesture a lifetime of financial responsibility (including your deceased estate).

_WutzInAName_ · 2026-05-24T19:00:35+00:00

No good deed goes unpunished.

By the way, Kansas is the same state that forces boys raped by adult women who get pregnant to pay child support for their own victimhood, or go to jail.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/talking-about-trauma/201902/when-male-rape-victims-are-accountable-for-child-support/amp

Human_shield12 · 2026-05-24T16:43:21+00:00

I wonder if lesbian couple initiated this lawsuit, or if the state itself filed it without their knowledge.

mw136913 · 2026-05-24T17:45:27+00:00

They want the money far more then the kid.

Ok_Neat2422 · 2026-05-24T16:42:48+00:00

0 percent privacy what the hell

testmn_5669 · 2026-05-24T19:19:07+00:00

He was ASKED to pay child support? ASKED? I don't think so.

eye_of_gnon · 2026-05-25T12:05:46+00:00

This ain't the first time iirc

bizurton · 2026-05-24T14:56:35+00:00

Karma for putting kids in a lesbian parent environment, which is historically the most misandrist group in existence, but I'm sure that won't impact their upbringing whatsoever 🙄, what a dk

Pyrokitsune · 2026-05-24T17:00:05+00:00

Kansas law sounds stupid af. Why would a doctor being involved magically make the documents legal? Is said doctor also a lawyer and writing up these documents? There is no crossover...

Also, isn't this case at least 10 years old? Has there been any change in the law, or what was the outcome ultimately?

michaelpaoli · 2026-05-24T17:01:13+00:00

licensed physician must be involved in an artificial insemination process

Yep, pretty much that way across all the US. That's why you consult a family law attorney, or do it proper through a reputable licensed sperm bank.

Don't be a fool and think one can just write up some documents or take somebody else's written documents, sign it and be good. Do it well proper and legal. If one doesn't, then one is legally parent- and with the obligations, responsibilities, and rights thereof.

So ... he can also now sue for custody and/or visitation - he does have those rights too ... whether he wanted 'em or not.

So, yeah, don't be stupid or an ignorant fool. We bit spent on family law attorney up front, helluva lot less expensive than 18+ years of child support.

MapleWatch · 2026-05-24T14:25:33+00:00

Didn't follow, the law, got bit in the ass for it. Not surprised.

Late-Hat-9144 · 2026-05-25T02:31:40+00:00

It wasnt an ask, it was a demand... he's being held responsible for womens choices. He only gave them his sperm, it was them to failed to conform to law and did the artificial insemination at home.

Maybe he should say sure, he'll pay CS but that means he has parental responsibility, therefore he expects 50/50 custody and equal decision making authority. Just watch how quickly this couple shuts down their claim for CS once they realise they will be forced to give a man equal parental rights.

Just more examples of men being treated as nothing more than cash cows for womens choices.

killerbake · 2026-05-26T14:57:57+00:00

Typical lesbians lol

BitesTheDust55 · 2026-05-24T17:13:45+00:00

Meh, it'd be easy to make this go away with a threat to sue for custody. If they want the dough, then I want the kid.

roharareddit · 2026-05-24T19:10:24+00:00

This story is dated but it is still relevant.

Current_Finding_4066 · 2026-05-25T07:21:17+00:00

Honestly. Why would you need to use very expensive, and not needed medical services just to be off the hook? It is good they reversed that decision.

Still, the man was dumb not to had checked properly if there could be ramifications.

happy_pad · 2026-05-24T16:26:45+00:00

is ordered to pay child support because he failed to conform to Kansas law, which states that a licensed physician must be involved in an artificial insemination process.

Okay, so he didn't do it properly. This is hardly a surprising outcome. Don't just give your sperm to random people without having a professional involved, and this is why. Whatever he signed wasn't good enough.

RyuujinPl · 2026-05-28T16:58:09+00:00

I wonder what he thought is going to happen? xD

It is like handling some friend unlimited and unrestricted access to all your financial accounts. Sure I also trust my closest friends they wouldnt steal from me... but no way I am giving them those passwords when there are alternatives.

ChromaticRift · 2026-06-21T23:05:21+00:00

What a complete shocker that they went from “no we’re doing this ok our own” to seeking maintenance payments as soon as they broke up.

bigpolar70 · 2026-05-24T15:57:49+00:00

This story is over 12 years old. Good God, is there really so little relevant new in mens rights that you have to Karma farm with stories more than a decade out of date?

We deserve better effort than this.

Original CNN link and dateline https://www.cnn.com/2014/01/23/justice/kansas-sperm-donation

Title	Sperm Donor Asked to Pay Child Support
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Date	May 24, 2026 1:58 PM UTC (2 months ago)
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