Category Archives: Embryo Custody in Divorce
Can You File an Emergency Motion to Stop the Transfer or Destruction of Frozen Embryos?
Disputes over frozen embryos can quickly become urgent. If one spouse thinks the other is about to authorize a transfer, destruction, donation, or another irreversible action, waiting for the usual divorce process may not protect everyone’s rights. Once an embryo is transferred or destroyed, it may be impossible to undo. Illinois law now has… Read More »
What Happens When One Spouse Wants to Donate Frozen Embryos and the Other Wants Them Destroyed?
Frozen embryos can be one of the hardest issues to face in an Illinois divorce. Couples often create embryos while planning a family, but after a breakup, they may have very different views about what should happen next. One person might want to donate the embryos, while the other prefers they be destroyed to… Read More »
Who Controls Frozen Embryos After A Spouse Dies?
The death of a spouse can create difficult legal questions when a couple has frozen embryos remaining at a fertility clinic. The surviving spouse may want to use the embryos to have a child, preserve them for a future decision, donate them, or direct that they no longer be stored. At the same time,… Read More »
Can An Illinois Court Force Someone To Become A Parent After IVF?
IVF often leads to tough legal questions, especially if a relationship ends, someone changes their mind, or there is disagreement about frozen embryos. Many people wonder if an Illinois court can make someone become a parent after they no longer want to be involved. The answer depends on what happened, which documents were signed,… Read More »