It was a fight for custody rights with a twist.
The divorced couple went to court not only to settle the custody of their young daughter but also the fate of 12 frozen embryos, formed when they were married to each other.
Childless couples are often in their late 30s or early 40s when they turn to in-vitro fertilisation (IVF).
Couples who go for adoption are also usually in this age group.
But as women age, their chances of conceiving drop.