Source: https://www.centraljerseyfamilylaw.com/blog/2018/january/custody-and-ivf/
Timestamp: 2019-04-22 04:31:39+00:00

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It's not WHAT you say, but HOW you say it!
How does Divorce Arbitration Work?
When Is It Time to “Lean In” to Your Divorce?
Be careful what you put in a settlement agreement!
The Compromise Shall Set You Free!
Which State can enter a custody Order?
How Can I Afford a New Jersey Divorce?
Domestic Violence Month: What is Stalking?
What is included in NJ Child Support?
I Just Filed For Divorce - Now What Happens?
Motions in Limine and Domestic Violence – L.C. v. M.A.J.
Do I Need to Set Aside My Divorce Decree?
When Does the State Get Involved in Child Support Cases?
Do I Have Enough Evidence to Modify Child Custody?
Should I Delay My Divorce Until After I Retire?
Can I Force My Spouse to Settle?
What Tax Implications Have You Overlooked in Your Divorce?
What is the Proper Forum?
Do I Need a Pre-Nup?
What to Do if You're Behind in Child Support?
How Will the Court Deal with My Spouse's Infidelity?
When Do I Need the Court's Permission to Move?
Why is My Child Support So High?
What Kind of Proof Do I Need for my Divorce?
Timing - When is the Right Time to Divorce?
When is Mediation Required and Why?
Are You Sure You Want to Keep the Marital Home?
When is a Child Emancipated?
B.S. v. T.S. - Calling a Step-Parent "Mom" or "Dad"
Can a Father Win a Custody Battle?
D.W. v. M.W. - "Little League Parent Syndrome"
Pre-School Disputes - Who Chooses and Who Pays?
Why Can't I Do My Child Custody Matter Myself?
When is it Time to Modify an Old Order?
What is Valid Service and Why Is It Important?
Settlement Agreement Failure – Can a Party Back Out? Can a Judge Refuse to Approve the Agreement?
Should I Move Out of the Marital Home During a Divorce?
What Kind of Discovery Do I Need?
What Kind of Alimony Should I Ask For?
What is Child Support Supposed to Cover?
Am I Liable for My Spouse's Unpaid Taxes?
When Can I Reduce My Spousal Support?
Will Failure to Pay Support Impact a Child Custody Decision?
Do I Need an Expert Witness for My Divorce?
Does Gender Matter in Custody Decisions?
Homework and Parenting Time - M.C. and P.C.
Is Collaborative Law Right for My Case?
Domestic Violence - Silver v. Silver and A.M.C. v. P.B.
Destroying Photos and Videos - C.S. v. B.S.
Change of Circumstances for Custody Purposes - How Much is Enough?
How Much Information Do I Have to Give the Other Parent?
GUARDIAN AD LITEM - WHAT IS IT AND DO I NEED ONE?
WHAT IF MY EX WON'T LET ME HAVE THE CHILDREN?
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY EX-SPOUSE REFUSES TO SELL THE HOUSE?
WHAT IS A DEPOSITION AND SHOULD ONE BE DONE IN MY CASE?
WHAT IS CONSIDERED INCOME FOR CHILD SUPPORT PURPOSES?
WHAT IS A MARITAL ASSET?
NJ FAMILY LAW APPEAL: WHEN CAN YOU START THE PROCESS?
JUSTICE IN THE NJ FAMILY COURT? DON'T COUNT ON IT.
WHAT IS MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION?
RETROACTIVE CHILD SUPPORT: FACT OR FICTION?
SITTING IN A HOSPITAL BED IS NOT THE TIME TO SIGN A WILL!
DO YOU WANT TO MOVE OUT OF NEW JERSEY WITH THE KIDS? READ THIS FIRST!
FILING PAPERS WITH THE COURT....WHAT DO ALL THESE LETTERS MEAN??
CUSTODY DISPUTES: HOW LONG AND HOW MUCH?
NEW NJ EMANCIPATION LAW: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!
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COUNSEL FEES AND DIVORCE: WHO PAYS?
WHAT DATE DOES CHILD SUPPORT BECOME EFFECTIVE?
HELP! I AM DIVORCING A NARCISSIST!
I GOT SERVED WITH A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. WHAT DO I DO NOW?
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I GOT A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER....WHAT NOW?
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Trying To Settle A Divorce Pre-Complaint Can't Be Dangerous, Can It?
HOW MUCH DOES A DIVORCE COST IN NEW JERSEY?
DIVORCE BY THE CAMPFIRE: JUST A DREAM?
IS MY SPOUSE ENTITLED TO 'X'?
I WANT TO HAVE A PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT: NOW WHAT?
LEAVING A CHILD ALONE IN A CAR IS CHILD ABUSE, ISN'T IT?
NJ FAMILY LAW APPEALS: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY!
ALIMONY DECISION FROM THE NJ SUPREME COURT: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU?
COLLEGE EXPENSES AND THE COURT: WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?
THINK LONG AND HARD BEFORE YOU PUSH "SEND"
NEW ALIMONY LAW: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU?
Many couples aspire for years to grow their family by having children. While some couples have their own children, others may choose to adopt. The growing field of fertility science provides alternatives to those couples who may have trouble conceiving on their own. One form of this type of treatment is IVF, or in vitro fertilization. In this process, embryos are created and frozen until a couple is ready to proceed with implantation and hopefully pregnancy. When a couple divorces or separates before these embryos are implanted, it may become up to the court to decide what happens to the embryos.
The New Jersey Supreme Court addressed the issue of IVF and divorce in the case of JB v MB. In that case, the parties went to a fertility clinic and had embryos frozen during their marriage. The agreement they signed with the fertility clinic provided that if the parties divorced and the judge did not otherwise order who would take possession of the embryos, the embryos would become the property of the clinic. The parties then divorced. The final decree of divorce made no provision for the embryos. The husband, MS, subsequently brought suit against the clinic, stating that the agreement was against public policy, as parents should not be directed on how to dispose of the embryos. The Supreme Court agreed with the husband. The court recognized that with the rise of fertility treatments and use of IVF by many couples, the use of the types of agreements that gave custody of the embryos to the clinic was unnecessary.
However, that does not answer the real question of what would happen if the couple both wanted custody of the embryos or if one of the parties wanted to destroy the embryos while the other wanted to keep them. The Supreme Court did address that subject by stating any pre-existing written agreement should prevail. If none and one party wanted the embryos destroyed over the others objection, the interest of both the parties would have to be addressed. The court did caution, however, that in such a situation, the party requesting the embryos be destroyed would probably be successful.
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