Attorney Stephanie Brinkley has co-authored an article in the prominent French Law Magazine, Droit & Patrimoine (or Law & Heritage for the English speakers). The article, “La Filiation En Droit International” (Parentage and Intern…
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Divorce is not just an emotional process; it’s a financial one, too. When one or both spouses own a business, have complex assets, or are concerned about hidden funds, a forensic accountant can be an important part of your divorce team. Forensic ac…
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Property division during a divorce can be stressful and confusing, especially when it comes to understanding active vs passive assets. In South Carolina, courts treat these two types of assets differently, and the distinction can have a significant i…
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Attorney Stephanie M. Brinkley will lead the ART Committee at the Spring American Bar Association Family Law Conference at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Sprints, West Virginia on April 6-9, 2025. Attendees will enhance their industry knowled…
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Attorney Stephanie M. Brinkley will represent the United States and South Carolina at the 3rd International Surrogacy Forum in Cape Town, South Africa on March 24-25, 2025. The event is co-organized by the International Academic of Family Lawyers (IA…
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Attorneys Stephanie M. Brinkley and Kaitlin C. Burke will attend the first annual SC Family Law Trial Academy from February 14-17, 2025. “The Family Law Trial School is an intensive workshop program designed for practitioners seeking to sharpen the…
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Attorney Stephanie M. Brinkley will present at the Hilton Head Bar Association Super CLE on February 3rd, 2025. Her presentation “Contract Formation within Prenuptial Agreements” will address the nuances of planning for success in marriage as wel…
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On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. This policy has long granted automatic U.S. citizenship to any child born on American soil, regardless of the parents’ immigration stat…
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When choosing surrogacy to build a family, understanding the two primary types—gestational surrogacy and traditional surrogacy—is crucial. These paths differ significantly in both process and legal implications, making it essential for intended p…
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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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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