In vitro fertilization is creating new and difficult issues in the area of family law and divorce. It is important to have a caring lawyer by your side who fully understands the seriousness and complexity of the law in this area. Our attorneys have experience with in vitro fertilization and will guide you down the right path.
If you have questions or concerns regarding the delicate issues surrounding frozen embryos in Missouri, contact the law firm of Joan A. Coulter, Attorney and Counselor at Law. Our firm is located in St. Louis, Missouri, and serves the surrounding areas in this complicated family law matter.
Experienced In Vitro Fertilization Attorney — Resolving Disputes in the Greater St. Louis Area
Many couples, especially those with demanding careers, may decide that they want to have children later in life. Freezing embryos for later use in vitro fertilization is one of the newer ways for these couples to accomplish that goal.
What happens if the couple decides to divorce after having embryos frozen? The answer to that question is not easy to find, and only a few attorneys have confronted the issue. St. Louis attorney Joan A. Coulter not only has experience with in vitro fertilization disputes, but also has a successful track record of achieving the needs of her clients in this emerging area of law.
A Delicate Approach to Your Frozen Embryo Concerns
The fertilized eggs that you and your ex-spouse decided to store likely represent a dream for your future. It is easy to feel like you are now abandoning that dream. Those kinds of feelings are normal, and attorney Coulter and her staff understand your concerns. We will be there to answer any questions you may have, and we will always listen if you need to talk. If the stress is causing serious emotional problems, we can help you find a mental health professional who can provide expert counseling.
With regard to the legal issues around in vitro fertilization and frozen embryos, we provide men and women with advice and representation on issues like:
- Preservation of frozen embryos and issues related to who controls them for future in vitro fertilization
- Destruction of frozen embryos
- Interpretation of contracts with the embryo bank
- Analysis of any prenuptial or postnuptial agreement provisions involving in vitro fertilization
Contact a St. Louis Family Attorney
To schedule a free phone consultation with an experienced attorney, contact our law firm online or by calling 314-266-0445 or 888-697-2490. We look forward to speaking with you.
