Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

In Virginia, what is the IVF contract policy between clients and the clinic? Do the clinics have custody over the embryos?

I'm from Virginia, and I was looking at York v. Jones, which awarded the embryos to the couple in the face of the custody dispute. I would like to know if the initial contract between the client and the clinic can be deemed "unconscionable" and therefore not enforceable (theoretically). Thank you!


Asked on 10/10/09, 2:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Without reviewing this alleged contract of adhesion, who could reliably say?

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Answered on 10/15/09, 2:29 pm


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