[Old Professer]

This brings up a new twist in marriage law; if non-reproductive parents want children, they must first apply for a production permit with the state which sets forth financial responsibility in the event of divorce or death or illness of one partner.

[robertpaulsen]

"... but split up with the mother before the baby's birth ..."

I wonder. What if they split up after the baby was born?

Seems to me the judge's ruling would be the same. Now, there's a double standard.