Reciprocal IVF, also known as co-maternity or co-IVF, is an attractive option for lesbian couples who both wish to biologically participate in growing their family. Unfortunately, the law surrounding reciprocal IVF has not fully caught up, and couple…
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For single women, lesbian couples, and heterosexual couples struggling with infertility, at-home insemination with a sperm donor is becoming an increasingly popular choice for starting or growing a family. Nonetheless, most attorneys practicing in th…
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Infertility is a deeply personal challenge that affects countless hopeful parents in South Carolina and across the country. Fortunately, advances in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) are transforming what is possible and opening the door to new…
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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