Accepts / Does NOT Accept CA Judgment
Does Not Accept
*Does Not Accept Out of State Judgments* | Married Hetero Couple | Unmarried Hetero Couple | Married | Unmarried Same-Sex Couple | Single Parent |
One Bio Connection | |||||
Two Bio Connections | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
No Bio Connections |
Pre Birth / Post Birth
Pre-Birth component, with final Order of Parentage granted within 30 days of birth
State Law Governing Gestational Surrogacy
Married Hetero Couple | Unmarried Hetero Couple | Married | Unmarried Same-Sex Couple | Single Parent | |
One Bio Connection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Two Bio Connections | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A | N/A |
No Bio Connections |
There is no law in South Carolina directly addressing gestational surrogacy. Because it is not prohibited, gestational surrogacy may be practiced, and case law enforcing terms of a gestational surrogacy contract imply their validity (although under what circumstances is unclear).
Vital Records Information
- Will not accept a CA Judgment as of a 4/2018
Local Counsel
Stephanie Brinkley
(843-277-9009)
[email protected]