Westchester, NY family law attorney Andrea B. Friedman talks about the typical options for resolving disputes over embryos. She notes that embryo disposition has been a recognized legal issue in New York for some time, guided by a Court of Appeals decision establishing that the contract between the parties generally controls disposition. What remains unclear, however, is how embryos are to be treated in the absence of a contract. Although recent legislation has addressed enforcement of such agreements, significant gaps remain in the law regarding disposition during divorce when no contract exists. She emphasizes that this is a critical area in which individuals should seek legal counsel before creating embryos with a partner or spouse.