Whether you are hoping to become a parent through surrogacy, or want to act as a surrogate to help someone else become a parent, choosing a surrogacy attorney is one of the most important decisions you will make. Unless you have been through the proc…
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Divorce may be the right decision for a couple, but it is rarely an easy one. Being prepared for both the process and its aftermath can help. Filing for divorce, or even telling your spouse that you want a divorce, begins a process that is not entire…
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The decision to start a family is a momentous one. The decision of how to start one is, too. If you have been wondering, “Should I adopt a child?” you know that it’s not a decision to be entered into lightly. Chances are, everyone you mention i…
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When someone has wronged you, it’s natural to want your day in court. Most people haven’t spent a lot of time in court, but we have all seen enough courtroom dramas to appreciate the value of a public vindication by a respected judge proclaiming…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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