article_snippet.sent: After two attempts failed to bring fertilized embryos to term, they created two more embryos using the actress eggs and the actress sperm.
article_snippet.sent: When we create embryos for the purpose of life, should we not define embryos for the purpose of life as life, rather than as property?," Loeb said.
article_snippet.sent: A woman is entitled to bring a pregnancy to term even if the man objects.
article_snippet.sent: Shouldn't a man who is willing to take on all parental responsibilities be similarly entitled to bring a man who is willing to take on all parental responsibilities to term even if A woman objects?
article_snippet.sent: We signed a form stating that any embryos created through the process could be brought to term only with both parties' consent.
article_snippet.sent: a form stating that any embryos created through the process could be brought to term only with both parties' consent did not specify -- as California law requires -- what would happen if We separated," Loeb said.
article_snippet.sent: The case has led to questions about who has the right to embryos.
article_snippet.sent: Typically, a prior legal agreement between a couple spells out who has ultimate authority, said fertility specialist Dr. David Tourgeman, who's not involved in The case.
article_snippet.sent: Usually when embryos are created, whether a couple is married or just consenting adults, there's usually a power of attorney that is described to these embryos, if these embryos are frozen for future use," Loeb said.
article_snippet.sent: In most cases, the mother or the origin of the egg is given power of attorney, although anyone can make a request, Tourgeman said.
article_snippet.sent: If there's a disagreement, the courts usually get involved to decide who legally owns the embryos, Tourgeman said.
highlights_snippet.sent: The couple created their two embryos while The couple were engaged .