the legal implications of tri-gametic in vitro fertilization
- Categories
- Article/Artikel
- Magazine Title
- American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law
- Magazine Year
- 1999
- Magazine Number
- 3
- Creator
- Velte, K.C.
- Thesaurus
- familierecht, voortplantingstechnologie, afstamming, reageerbuisbevruchting
- Description
- This Comment explores the unique legal issues that may emerge from TGIVF (tri-gametic in vitro fertilization). Part II consists of a brief summary of the now-common and widely accepted ARTs(assisted reproductive technologies), a synopsis of their historical uses, and a discussion of legislative and judicial treatment of these ARTs. Part III analyzes the legal issues involved in artificial insemination by donors and surrogacies, and the legal issues that may emerge with TGIVF. This analysis addresses the various rights, obligations, and responsibilities of parents: the judicial definitions of family: and how the current legal landscape may treat TGIVF. Part IV recommends that families created by TGIVF be legally recognized by legislatures and courts. There are two distinct family structures that may result from TGIVF, both of which should be legally recognized. The first alternative is a child with two legal mothers. The second alternative is a child with three legal parents two mothers and one father. This Comment argues that a family with three parents should be recognized only if such a family structure is intended by the two genetic mothers. Part V concludes with thoughts and reactions to TGIVF: its place in the past, present and future of reproductive technology: and the legal and political struggles over control and definitions of family.