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Khloé Kardashian Claims Embryo Ownership
Khloé Kardashian says she owns a frozen embryo and doesn't need to share decisions with ex Tristan Thompson.
In brief
Khloé Kardashian says she owns a frozen embryo and doesn't need to share decisions with ex Tristan Thompson. Khloé Kardashian claims sole legal authority over a frozen embryo created with ex Tristan Thompson, citing a signed agreement. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Kardashian Says She Owns Embryo
Khloé Kardashian claims she owns a frozen embryo created with ex Tristan Thompson and doesn't need to tell him if she uses it.
“Here’s my thing. I own the embryo outright. Don’t even need to tell Tristan that this is happening”
Embryo Ownership Laws Vary
There is no single U.S. rule determining control of frozen embryos; written agreements and state laws decide who has authority.
2015 Illinois Case Example
An Illinois court in 2015 allowed a woman to use embryos created with an ex after finding an oral agreement permitted it.
Kardashian's Embryo Details
Kardashian's daughter named the frozen embryo 'Tyla' and she's uncertain about having another child due to age and parenting demands.
Legal Control Requires Agreement
Decision-making authority for embryos generally belongs jointly to intended parents under written agreements governed by contract law.
Arizona Law Overrides Agreements
Arizona law requires courts to award embryos to the spouse who intends to allow them to develop to birth, overriding prior agreements.
Kardashian's Statement Context
Kardashian's use of 'own' highlights the complexity of legal control, as agreements and state laws determine outcomes.
What matters most
Khloé Kardashian claims sole legal authority over a frozen embryo created with ex Tristan Thompson, citing a signed agreement.
