Laws on ‘Owning’ Embryos Explained as Khloe Kardashian Admits Ex Has No Say
Summary
Khloé Kardashian said she owns a frozen embryo created with her ex-partner Tristan Thompson and claimed she does not need to inform him if she uses it. In the U.S., there is no single law about who controls frozen embryos; decisions depend on written agreements and state laws, and disputes can sometimes go to court.Key Facts
- Khloé Kardashian said she has sole control over a frozen embryo created with Tristan Thompson.
- She stated Thompson signed an agreement allowing her to decide about the embryo.
- U.S. laws do not have one clear rule on who controls frozen embryos.
- Control is usually decided by written agreements made before or after IVF (in vitro fertilization).
- If no agreement exists, courts look at factors like original intentions and biological relationships.
- Courts often use contract law to enforce embryo disposition agreements.
- Past court cases show decisions can vary and affect the rights of former partners.
- Frozen embryos can also be subject to decisions about donation or scientific research based on agreements.
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