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What Is Preimplantation Genetic Testing?
December 12th, 2024
Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) is a groundbreaking technique that has transformed family planning, especially for those relying on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). PGT helps detect genetic abnormalit…
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Do Egg and Sperm Donors Have Legal Rights in South Carolina?
November 17th, 2024
Egg and sperm donation have become essential avenues for individuals and couples seeking to build families through assisted reproduction. While the science behind these donations has advanced rapidly, the legal landscape remains complex and varies si…
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What to Know Before Choosing a Sperm Donor
August 19th, 2024
Becoming a parent is an exciting journey. No matter how your child comes into your family, you probably daydream about what they’ll look like, what their interests will be, and how they’ll change the world—and your world. If you are choosing a…
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Stephanie Brinkley Presenting 17th Annual Charleston Association of Legal Assistants Seminar
August 2nd, 2024
Stephanie Brinkley will be speaking at the 17th Annual Charleston Association of Legal Assistants Seminar on Friday, August 16, 2024. Stephanie will be speaking on, “Fundamental Elements of the Modern Family”. Her presentation will cover…
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Stephanie Brinkley Presenting before the South Carolina Bar Association
July 22nd, 2024
Join Stephanie Brinkley and Christopher Kays as they present before the South Carolina Bar Association on July 26, 2024 for a powerful look at two of the trending issues in domestic practice. In our first hour, Stephanie will tackle Pitfalls of Paren…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Surrogacy in South Carolina
July 6th, 2023
As assisted reproductive technology (ART) attorneys, we hear a lot of questions about surrogacy—from intended parents, from prospective surrogates, and even from judges who are trying to learn more about this rapidly-evolving area at the intersecti…
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Choosing a Friend as a Sperm Donor
November 17th, 2022
An increasing number of people are choosing to become pregnant using donor sperm. Some are lesbian couples. Some are single women who don’t want to wait any longer to meet a partner before becoming parents. And some are opposite-sex couples in whic…
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Tax Deduction for Surrogacy Expenses
September 8th, 2022
Starting or expanding a family, as every parent knows, can be a costly venture with priceless dividends. Those costs are usually higher than average when the journey to parenthood includes surrogacy. Many intended parents who are working with a surro…
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FAQs for LGBTQ+ Couples Using Assisted Reproductive Technology
August 16th, 2022
Planning for parenthood is an exciting time. While all hopeful parents have a lot of questions about what lies ahead, same-sex couples have some unique concerns about the process of becoming parents and about their legal rights. Here are some of the…
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Idaho Supreme Court Ruling on Non-Biological Parents’ Rights for Same-Sex Couples
July 27th, 2022
A recent Idaho Supreme Court ruling should serve as a cautionary to parents of children conceived through artificial insemination, and individuals hoping to become parents through this method. Analysis of Gatsby v. Gatsby In 2015, two women, Linsay a…
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Since founding Brinkley Law Firm in 2011, attorney Stephanie Brinkley has helped families grow and expand by navigating them through the legal challenges surrounding Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) and Adoption. As an attorney who focuses on f… Read More
Originally from the small city of Corning, New York, Kaitlin “Kate” Burke graduated cum laude from Keuka College in 2017, where she earned a B.A. in Political Science and History. She later moved south and is a 2020 graduate of the Charleston Sch… Read More
