While a sperm donor is precluded from establishing paternity based upon his biological connection to the child, he is not precluded from establishing that he is a presumed parent based upon post-birth conduct. Thus, a sperm donor who has established a familial relationship with the child, and has demonstrated a commitment to the child and the child’s welfare, can be found to be a presumed parent even though he could not establish paternity based upon his biological connection to the child.
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