Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Lawyers

Many people dream of creating or enlarging their family with a child, but for some people, that dream is harder to achieve than for others. There are many reasons that intended parents may need help to build their families, and many reasons why donors, surrogates, and others may choose to help them. But whatever brings you to the point of considering assisted reproductive technology (ART), you need not navigate the process alone—nor should you.

Building a family through reproductive technology is not just a biological process; it is a legal and emotional process, too. At Brinkley Law Firm, LLC, we are sensitive to the emotional issues involved in the journey to parenthood, and we help you navigate the legal aspects of the process with compassion, care, and clarity. We represent not only intended parents, but egg donors, embryo donors, and surrogates using in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Experienced Representation for ART Matters

There may be multiple parties involved in the process of bringing a family’s dream to fruition through ART. All of those parties deserve to be treated with dignity and to have their legal rights protected. Whether you are an intended parent, a donor, or a surrogate, you need to be represented by a knowledgeable attorney whose role is to answer your questions, explain your rights, and protect your interests throughout the process.

Assisted reproductive technology exists at the intersection of medicine and the law, both of which are constantly evolving. The law often struggles to keep pace with medical and technological developments, and there are not always clear legal answers to issues that arise. That’s why it is so critical to work with a law firm for which ART law makes up a substantial portion of its practice. Law firms that do not regularly represent intended parents or other parties to ART may not have the knowledge or experience to adequately advise their clients.

Skilled, Compassionate Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys

At Brinkley Law Firm, family formation, including ART and adoption, is a major part of our law practice. We stay up to date with the latest medical and legal developments so that we can better anticipate and meet our clients’ needs. For over a decade, we have represented clients in a wide range of legal matters related to ART, including:

• Providing clear counsel regarding their ART options and the legal implications of those options so that they can make informed decisions.
• Helping clients anticipate and plan for issues that could arise in an ART relationship, such as a pregnancy with multiples or the development of a medical issue for a surrogate or baby
• Preparing thorough, enforceable contracts for surrogacy relationships, embryo donation, and gamete (egg and sperm) donation
• Reviewing agreements and documentation from fertility clinics and other agencies with clients to ensure they fully understand their rights and responsibilities under any contract
• Establishing parentage through parentage orders intended parents working with a surrogate
• Advising clients through negotiation of prenuptial agreements or divorce in situations where the couple has (or anticipates having) frozen sperm, eggs, or embryos
• Dispute resolution regarding parental rights or other issues in ART

Brinkley Law Firm works with intended parents of all genders, sexual orientations, and relationship statuses. We help families who live in South Carolina and those who reside outside the state or even the country whose journey brings them to South Carolina. We know that every family is different, and our legal guidance is tailored for your family’s unique needs and circumstances.

Uniquely Qualified ART Attorneys for Your Family’s Needs

Attorney Stephanie Brinkley is one of the most highly-regarded assisted reproductive technology attorneys in South Carolina and the nation. She is regularly called upon to speak to Inns of Court, judicial organizations, and other legal groups regarding the law and ART. She was also appointed Chair of the American Bar Association’s Assisted Reproduction Technology Committee for the 2022-2023 year.

Stephanie Brinkley is also a member of:

• American Society for Reproductive Medicine
• Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
• RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association
• Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy (SEEDS).

She, and the entire Brinkley Law Firm team, are committed to helping clients build families in a way that is ethical and legally sound. The road to parenthood can be a challenging, but ultimately joyful, journey. Get the legal help you need to minimize the uncertainty of the legal process and protect the future you envision for your family. To learn more about assisted reproductive technology and the law, contact Brinkley Law Firm, LLC to schedule a consultation.