Does artificial insemination affect my rights as a father on the birth certificate?

Full question:

We were a barren couple up until five months ago. We were told that artificial insemination might help us conceive. Thankfully my wife was able to conceive through the artificial insemination. We are expecting a healthy baby in another 4 months. Does artificial insemination affect my right as a father especially when I include my name as the father of the child on the birth certificate?

  • Category: Paternity
  • Date:
  • State: Alabama

Answer:

In Alabama, the law states that if a mother is married at the time of conception or birth, her husband’s name will be listed as the father on the birth certificate, unless it is legally established that he is not the father (Code of Ala. § 22-9A-7(f)(1)). Additionally, if a child is conceived through artificial insemination with the husband's consent, this does not affect his right to be named as the father on the birth certificate (Code of Ala. § 22-9A-7(g)).

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FAQs

In Alabama, if a child is conceived through artificial insemination with the consent of the husband, he retains the legal rights of a father. His name can be included on the birth certificate, affirming his parental status. This is protected under Alabama law (Code of Ala. § 22-9A-7(g)).