Virginia’s Ruling On Embryo Division In Divorce
In a landmark decision, a Virginia court ruled that frozen embryos cannot be treated as divisible property during divorce proceedings. This ruling has significant implications for couples undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) and highlights the importance of clear agreements regarding the disposition of embryos in the event of separation or divorce. An Overview Of The Case The case involved Honeyhline and Jason Heidemann, who underwent IVF in 2015, resulting in three frozen embryos. Following their…