Section 25-318.03 - Human embryos; disposition; responsibility for resulting child; definitions

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  1. What Do In Vitro Embryos, Divorce and Arizona Have in Common?

    Jaburg WilkIlya ProkopetsAugust 29, 2019

    Some Arizona couples are considering cryogenically preserving embryos they have created using eggs or sperm from themselves, their spouse, or even a future spouse. A recent Arizona law has made it even more important to understand legally what may happen to those embryos if that couple gets divorced.Effective for divorce proceedings filed on or after August 3, 2018, the new law A.R.S. 25-318.03 governs the disposition of embryos in a divorce. Depending on the circumstances and the goals of the parties, the new Arizona law can provide much-needed clarity as to the outcome, or it can create uncertainty and emotional upheaval.