If there was no discussion as to how an accidental pregnancy would be dealt with, then potentially. If, however, it was discussed and agreed that an accidental pregnancy would be aborted and the woman decides to change her mind, then I believe that she has no right whatsoever (moral, ethical or legal) to financial support from the biological father.
Basically, even though they both said that they don't want a child, failing to discuss how an accidental pregnancy would be dealt with leaves things open; what if, for example, the woman is anti-abortion? It could be argued that, in choosing to be sexually active while not being willing to abort an unwanted pregnancy makes her the responsible party in regards to having to support said child, but this is starting to come across as there having to be a 'pre-intercourse agreement' (similar to a pre-nuptial agreement) in place to protect both person's rights. Talk about a way to kill the mood... |
