Will Fertility Be Included In Equitable Distribution?

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As the medical field advances, new legal questions are posed.  It is becoming increasingly popular for couples to consider various fertility options.  The NY Times, in its article “Alimony for Your Eggs” considered what happens when couples who participated in fertility treatments, like freezing eggs, get divorced.

New legal questions are posed as to whether costs of maintaining fertility matter, like the freezing of eggs,  are part of a divorce settlement.  Some legal experts feel that a woman should be awarded monetary support for maintaining the eggs for their “sacrifice”.

The “jury” is still out in regards to how these questions will be answered now and into the future.  If you want to speak to a knowledgeable and experienced attorney on issues like these or any other family or matrimony related issues, please contact the Law Offices of Jay D. Raxenberg!