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Can a Parent’s Physical Health Impact Their Right to Custody?
August 30th, 2023
In South Carolina, as in other states, child custody is determined according to what is in the best interest of the child. Each state has a similar list of “best interest” factors that it analyzes to see which parent, if either, is favored. One o…
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Categories: Divorce & Family Law
Choosing the Right Surrogacy Attorney
August 17th, 2023
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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Categories: Surrogacy
Preparing for a Divorce
August 3rd, 2023
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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Categories: Divorce & Family Law
Is Adoption Right for Me?
July 28th, 2023
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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Categories: Adoption
Why Settling Your Divorce Out of Court May Be Best
July 18th, 2023
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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Categories: Divorce & Family Law
Frequently Asked Questions About Surrogacy in South Carolina
July 6th, 2023
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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Categories: Assisted Reproduction Law
Attorney Stephanie M. Brinkley to Chair Panel on “Views of Surrogates”
June 1st, 2023
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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Military Divorce and BAH
April 28th, 2023
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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Categories: Divorce & Family Law
Stephanie Brinkley Presenting to the South Carolina Inn of Court
April 26th, 2023
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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Stephanie Brinkley Speaking at the Spring 2023 South Carolina Conference of Family Court Judges
April 26th, 2023
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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Categories: In the Media
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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
Originally from the small city of Corning, New York, Kaitlin “Kate” Burke graduated cum laude from Keuka College in 2017, where she earned a B.A. in Political Science and History. She later moved south and is a 2020 graduate of the Charleston Sch… Read More
