legal practice areas
Family Law
Ensure your family is well taken care of regarding any family law issues. My team and I assist with everything from your initial separation to preparing and filing legal claims for divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and property distribution.
Alimony
Protecting yourself from financial disaster is imperative after a divorce. I will guide you through the complex financial documents required by our courts to fairly assess your financial needs and advocate to ensure you have the necessary financial support to move forward with your life.
Child Custody
Make sure you get the time you deserve with your children. Whether you're seeking joint legal custody, primary physical custody, or shared physical custody, we will always fight for what is in the best interests of your children.
Child Support
Getting financial support for your children after a separation or divorce is crucial to your financial stability and well-being. We'll help negotiate the correct amount based on a proper application of the North Carolina Child Support Guidelines.
Divorce
Save time, confusion, hassle, and effort by letting us file your uncontested divorce action. We will handle all the documents, fees, and services -- you will not even need to take a day off from work to appear in court!
Prenuptial Agreements
Signing a prenuptial agreement is beneficial for those looking to protect themselves in the event of a divorce. As an experienced family law attorney, I draw up these agreements and defend them in the event of a lawsuit.
Property Distribution
When you choose me as your attorney, I will ensure you get what you are rightfully entitled to across the board by fairly and properly accounting for and dividing all aspects of your marital estate, including real property, personal property, retirement benefits, investments, business interests, and debt.
Name Changes
Taking your partner's name is a time-honored tradition, but you may want to legally reclaim your former surname if you go through a divorce. Further, there are times when you are entitled to change your child's name. Rely on my family law firm to make it happen quickly and efficiently.
Separation Agreements
Deciding to handle your separation and all the attendant issues surrounding a separation with an agreement is often far more expedient and financially beneficial to everyone involved than litigation. If you need advice regarding a separation agreement, rely on me to guide you through all the steps to ensure you have a fair, valid, and binding agreement.
Stepparent Adoptions
Adopting stepchildren is something many stepparents do to promote a bonded family unit. If you are thinking about legally adopting your stepchildren, ensure you understand your rights and responsibilities with the help of a professional family law attorney who will handle every aspect and walk you through the process step-by-step.
Need more information? Call us on (252) 331-7855 to speak with one of our staff members.