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Frequently Asked Questions About Surrogacy in South Carolina

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… Read More
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Attorney Stephanie M. Brinkley to Chair Panel on “Views of Surrogates”

June 8-9, 2023 – Attorney Stephanie M. Brinkley to chair panel on “Views of Surrogates” that the 2nd International Surrogacy Forum in Copenhagen, Denmark. “After the success of the 1st International Surrogacy Forum, which took place on 27 and… Read More
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Military Divorce and BAH

Divorces are governed by state law, but federal law can have a significant impact on the rights of military service members and their spouses in divorce. This is especially true in the area of military benefits, including the Basic Allowance for Hous… Read More
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Stephanie Brinkley Presenting to the South Carolina Inn of Court

Attorney Stephanie M. Brinkley will present on “ARTful Parenting Through Gestational Surrrogacy” to the South Carolina Inn of Court on Friday, April 28, 2023. Gestational Surrogacy, a form of assisted reproduction technology (ART), has opened a d… Read More
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Stephanie Brinkley Speaking at the Spring 2023 South Carolina Conference of Family Court Judges

Attorney Stephanie M. Brinkley will speak at the Spring 2023 South Carolina Conference of Family Court Judges on Friday, April 28, 2023, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Through a joint presentation on “Making a Modern Family in Family Court,” At… Read More
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How to Choose the Right Surrogacy Agency

If you are considering surrogacy, either as a potential surrogate or an intended parent, you are probably wondering what the process is like and how to navigate it. A first step is choosing a surrogacy agency that can provide the answers to those, an… Read More
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How Divorce Impacts Military Benefits

Divorce happens in military families just as it does in civilian families. While the divorce process itself is governed by state law, federal law dictates what happens to military benefits in divorce. In this blog post, we’ll talk about how divorce… Read More
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Talking to Your Children About Nontraditional Families

When children are very small, what they know about “family” comes from their own family, whether that is a traditional nuclear family, or a nontraditional family, like a single parent, same-sex parents, a grandparent who is raising them, or some… Read More
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South Carolina Reproductive Rights Law Update

A South Carolina Supreme Court decision issued early this year sheds light on laws affecting reproductive health in the state. The decision, which came out January 5, 2023, dealt with a state law regarding abortion. However, it has broader implicatio… Read More
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Attorney Stephanie Brinkley Interviewed by Quintin’s Close-Ups

Quintin Washington of Quintin’s Close-Ups recently spoke with attorney Stephanie Brinkley. You can see the interview below. Read More
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