In Divorce, Who Gets the IVF Embryos?
It might not seem like much of an elder law question at first glance. But among the legal issues posed by advances in technology are those related to heirship, parentage — and ownership of in vitro fertilization (IVF) products. The law has been slow to catch up. Mr. and Mrs. Rich get divorced Melissa and […]
Disappointed Heirs Not Permitted to Make Claim Against Dad’s Lawyers
JANUARY 25, 2016 VOLUME 23 NUMBER 4 Like a lot of Americans, Fred Brown (though that’s not his real name) had a complicated family life. He had been married twice, and had two daughters — Martha and Sally — from his first marriage. He was still married to Barbara, and she had two children from […]