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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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Using surrogacy to build a family is a deeply personal journey, and no two situations are the same. Regardless of your personal circumstances, you deserve clear guidance to help you make decisions that will shape your family’s future. While the “…
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Whether you are growing your own family or helping others realize the dream of parenthood as a surrogate, the surrogacy agreement forms the legal foundation of your relationship. Because South Carolina lacks comprehensive surrogacy legislation, court…
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Divorce is rarely simple, but when domestic violence is an issue, the stakes are even higher, and the legal landscape becomes far more complex. South Carolina recognizes domestic violence in divorce cases as a fault-based ground for divorce, classify…
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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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The addition of a child is a dream for many people. But achieving that dream is more difficult for some than for others. Whether you are seeking assistance to grow your own family or are helping others realize the dream of parenthood as a surrogate,…
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Divorce presents many emotional challenges, especially when parents disagree about child visitation schedules. When making child visitation decisions, South Carolina judges are guided by “the best interests of the child.” Understanding how judges…
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Attorneys Stephanie M. Brinkley and Kathleen Stringer of Brinkley Law Firm LLC recently participated in two speaking engagements focused on emerging issues in family law and modern parentage. On February 2, 2026, Stephanie M. Brinkley and Kathleen St…
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The short answer is both “Yes” and “No.” When a couple decides to end their marriage, one of the first decisions they must make is choosing the legal grounds for filing for divorce, or whether they are eligible to file for a no-fault divorce.…
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