North Carolina family law attorneys
Divorce and family law in North Carolina. A clear next step.
Divorce, custody, support, property, protective orders. Tell us what's happening and we'll tell you what comes next, in plain terms.
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Jonathan NoblesFamily law attorney, Raleigh
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Your consultation is with our Director of Client Engagement, not an attorney. The consultation fee is $50, refunded if you are not satisfied for any reason. If you hire us, a North Carolina family law attorney handles your case through the final order. Do not send confidential information; submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Serving all of North Carolina
Family cases in district courts across the state.
NC State Bar licensed
A North Carolina family law attorney handles your case through the final order.
Available 24/7
Phones and chat answered around the clock, with bilingual intake.
Former Superior Court judge
Jesse Caldwell III, 28 years on the North Carolina Superior Court bench, is Of Counsel and mentors our attorneys.
How we can help
Family cases in North Carolina courts, from a first filing to a modification years later.
Divorce
Whether you're thinking about divorce or you've already been served, the first thing you need is a clear picture of how it works in North Carolina, what it will cost, and what to do first.
Uncontested Divorce
If you and your spouse agree on the major issues, an uncontested divorce gets you through the court in North Carolina faster and for a fraction of the cost of litigation.
Child Custody
Custody is the part of a family case people worry about most. North Carolina courts decide it on the best interests of the child, and the parent who comes in prepared, with a realistic parenting plan and a record of involvement, is the one the court listens to.
Child Support
Child support in North Carolina follows a formula, but the inputs to that formula, income, the overnight schedule, health insurance and childcare, are where cases are won and lost.
Alimony
Alimony is the least predictable part of a North Carolina divorce because it depends on a list of factors rather than a formula.
Property Division
North Carolina divides marital property through equitable distribution: fair, which usually means close to equal, but not always.
Protective Orders
A North Carolina domestic violence protective order, often called a 50B, can be entered the same day and the full hearing follows within about ten days.
Legal Separation
In North Carolina, separation is the first legal step toward divorce, and it starts the day you begin living apart with at least one of you intending it to be permanent.
Modifications
Family court orders are built on the facts at the time. When the facts change, a job loss, a move, a new schedule, a child's needs, the order can change too.
What happens when you call
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Call or send a message, any time.
We ask a few short questions: what's happening, which county, and whether there's a date on the calendar.
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Talk with our intake team.
Our Director of Client Engagement walks through your situation, explains how North Carolina courts handle it, and discusses fees plainly. If we're not the right fit, we tell you.
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Your attorney gets to work.
We prepare every case as if it will go to trial. That strengthens your position at the negotiating table and in the hearing.
What clients say
"Calm, patient, and professional throughout. I felt heard, supported, and never rushed, and we had an appointment scheduled the same day."
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"Quality and professionalism were evident from the first call. They turned my case around significantly and kept me up to date on everything."
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"Excellent service, outstanding professionals. I highly recommend them, they are the best."
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Meet your North Carolina family law team
Divorce, custody, support and equitable distribution across the Triangle and Charlotte.
Custody, support and protective order hearings, prepared like trials.
Divorce, separation agreements, custody and support, prepared with care.
28 years on the Superior Court bench. Mentors our attorneys and reviews case strategy.
Where we handle cases
We handle family cases in district courts across North Carolina. Tell us the county on your paperwork and we will confirm.
Common questions
How long does a divorce take in North Carolina?
You must be separated for one year before filing. After that, an uncontested divorce is often granted within 45 to 90 days. Custody, support and property claims run on their own timelines.
What has to happen before the divorce is final?
Any claim for alimony or equitable distribution must be filed or settled in writing before the divorce judgment, or it's lost. That's the most common and most expensive mistake we see.
How do North Carolina courts decide custody?
By the best interests of the child, with no preference for either parent. Nearly every district requires custody mediation first.
What does a consultation cost?
$50 with our Director of Client Engagement, refunded if you're not satisfied for any reason.
Do you handle cases in my county?
We handle family law in 60 North Carolina counties from offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, Cary and Belmont. Tell us the county on your paperwork and we'll confirm.