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Why Prenuptial Agreements Are Becoming More Common

Prenuptial agreements in South Carolina and throughout the country are becoming more popular with couples planning to marry. What’s the reason for the uptick in the number of prenuptial agreements (also called premarital agreements)? There are seve… Read More
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What is Collaborative Divorce?

If you need to end your marriage, but you dread the fighting and conflict that often go along with a litigated divorce, you have options. One of them is Collaborative divorce. Collaborative divorce is a comparatively new divorce process imagined by S… Read More
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Who Gets the House in a South Carolina Divorce?

Divorce presents lots of challenges, one of which is the division of property—including the marital home. One of the things divorce clients often want to know is “Who gets the house in a divorce?” There’s no quick answer, because every family… Read More
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Stephanie Brinkley Presented Before the Paris Bar Association

Assisted reproductive technology attorney, Stephanie Brinkley spoke to members of the Paris Bar Association regarding the legalities of family building through assisted reproduction in the United States. She was joined by Attorney Delphine Eskenazi a… Read More
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Surrogacy Insurance: What You Need to Know

Surrogacy is an exciting personal journey for both intended parents and surrogates. It’s also a medical, legal, and financial journey—which means that surrogacy and insurance go together. We are often asked, “How does surrogacy work with insura… Read More
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Brinkley Law Firm Will Open Doors to Greenville Office June 1, 2024

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Brinkley Law Firm LLC, previously operating a satellite office in Greenville, is thrilled to announce the opening of a new permanent office effective June 1, 2024. Located at 413 Vardry Street, Suite 4A in downtown Greenville… Read More
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What to Expect During Psychological Screening for Surrogacy

Choosing to offer your services as a gestational surrogate is a big decision. Through gestational surrogacy, you can make another family’s dreams of having children come true. Even though gestational surrogates are compensated for their time and ef… Read More
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Categories: Surrogacy
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Navigating the Waters of Divorce in Retirement

Divorce is a challenging journey, especially in retirement when individuals are not only facing emotional upheaval but also significant financial and legal complexities. Recently, Brinkley Law Firm LLC’s attorney, Kaitlin “Kate” C.… Read More
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Desertion and Divorce in South Carolina

In South Carolina, you can file for a no-fault divorce, or you can file for divorce based on fault grounds, alleging that some action by your spouse led to the breakdown of your marriage. One of those fault grounds is desertion—but there are miscon… Read More
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Understanding the Different Types of Adoption

If you are considering adoption to grow your family, you know it is not a decision to be made lightly. Perhaps you have known for years that you hoped to adopt someday. Maybe you came to the decision to adopt more recently, after other avenues of bui… Read More
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Categories: Adoption