It is possible to terminate a sperm donor's parental rights in an adoption proceeding. Under Illinois law, the biological father would have normal rights and responsibilities. In order to terminate those rights, you would need to go through a formal adoption proceeding, which would terminate his rights in favor of the person adopting. You would in effect need to adopt your own child, with someone else, to terminate his rights. Assuming his rights are terminated, you can later allow the child the right to have a relationship.
Answered on Oct 10th, 2012 at 9:07 AM