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Florida couple reaches custody agreement after embryo mix-up
A Florida couple will retain custody of a child that is not genetically theirs following an alleged mix-up at a fertility clinic. The agreement was reached with the child's biological parents. (sources: foxnews, nbcnews, theguardian)
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The couple, Steven Mills and Tiffany Score, will raise the child after a custody agreement was established with the biological parents. The biological parents chose not to pursue custody.
- The couple received the wrong embryo during an IVF procedure, resulting in a child of different genetic background.
- The custody agreement allows the biological parents to remain involved in the child's life.
- The situation has been described as challenging for all parties involved.
Why it matters
This case highlights the complexities and emotional challenges surrounding assisted reproductive technology and custody issues.
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foxnewsFlorida couple reaches agreement with daughter's biological parents after alleged IVF mix-upnbcnewsBiological parents of baby in embryo mix-up made ‘heartbreaking’ choice not to fight for custody, attorney saystheguardianFlorida couple given wrong embryo will retain permanent custody of their child