Divorce & Separation lawyers in North Carolina Matthew Myers to William Shanahan

122 North McDowell Street , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Divorce, Car Accident, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation

Matt Myers is a life-long North Carolinian. He currently lives with his wife, Allison and son, Robert in Charlotte. When not spending quality time with his family, he enjoys music, reading, hiking, mountain biking and running.

Firm: Tuorto Family Law

32 Clayton Street , Asheville , North Carolina 28801

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Shannan Barclay Tuorto is a native of central Pennsylvania.  She received her undergraduate degree from Ithaca College in 2005 and graduated from Vermont Law School in 2009.  While in law school, Shannan interned with Pisgah Legal Services Mountain Violence Prevention Program and served as a law clerk to the Honorable Rebecca Knight, retired Buncombe County Family Court Judge.. Shannan is a North Carolina Board Certified Family Law Specialist.  She has experience in divorce, custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution and the drafting and enforcement of prenuptial and separation agreements.  She practices exclusively in the field of Family Law.. Shannan is a MAVL volunteer attorney, member of the Family Law Section of the North Carolina State Bar, member of the Young Lawyer’s Division, and North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star.  She has practiced family law in Asheville since 2009.

Firm: Hunter & Hein, Attorneys at Law, PLLC

10130 Mallard Creek Rd , Charlotte , North Carolina 28262

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

My greatest attribute is the ability to fully invest myself in my clients. To a client, this means that I will do everything possible to understand your needs, to stand up and advocate for your interests, to fine tune every detail of documents created on your behalf, and to secure a favorable outcome in your case.  I understand that when a client comes to our law firm, they are often feeling stress, whether from a difficult family issue, being a defendant in a criminal matter, or trying to plan for the future of their loved ones.  My goal is to alleviate as much of this stress as possible by providing a clear path and a helping hand through difficult legal matters.. My prior professional experience has paved the way for my transition into the practice of law.  While living in the Washington, DC area for five years, I fine tuned my negotiation skills by serving as an advocate for government contractors in complex price negotiations with the federal government on product and service contracts.  The art of negotiation comes into play often in my practice, and whether working on a separation agreement, consent order, divorce settlement, or directly with a district attorney in a criminal matter, my goal is to secure the best possible outcome for my clients.. After moving to Charlotte, NC, I worked in with Wachovia Securities/Wells Fargo Advisors as a financial advisor.  My finance experience, combined with my degree in Business Administration from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC-Chapel Hill, lends itself nicely to my law practice when discussing assets and retirement accounts with my Estate Planning clients, and when working through financial documentation in child support, alimony, and equitable distribution cases.  My time as a financial advisor also taught me the importance of protecting the interests of those I represent, listening closely to the needs of my clients, and the role communication plays in a trusted professional relationship.. The lessons and skills learned from previous experiences are the pillars of my law practice.  The actual foundation of my law practice is following the golden rule.  I understand that during tough times, people need and deserve accessible advocacy and personalized attention, and that any time a client calls or sends me an email, a response is anxiously awaited.  I therefore make it a point to always keep my clients consistently updated on the status of their case, and return all phone calls and all emails on the same day received...no excuses.

Firm: Hardin Law Firm - Cumberland County, NC

1314 Raeford Road , Fayetteville , North Carolina 28303

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: THE DECOSTA LAW FIRM

10130 Mallard Creek Rd. , Charlotte , North Carolina 28262

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I am a pasionate and caring lawyer, with a primary goal on fostering long term relationships.  My desire to become a "different" attorney was fueld by my own divorce in 2006.  Many lawyers did not seem interested in me as a person; I was just one of many cases.  Here at the DeCosta Law Firm, "your family matters become our family matters.

Firm: McIlveen Family Law Firm

1371-A E. Garrison Blvd. , Gastonia , North Carolina 28054

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I am a lifelong resident of North Carolina. I received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Juris Doctorate from Campbell University's Norman A. Wiggins School of Law. I have handled numerous family law cases since entering the legal profession and am thrilled to be associated with a firm that focuses exclusively on family law issues. I pride myself on being an attentive and knowledgeable resource for my clients during what is typically a very stressful time in their lives. I understand that every case is unique and strive to meet the individual needs of my clients by providing competent and compassionate legal representation. When I'm not practicing law, I enjoy traveling with my family and attending my children's sporting events.

3010 Trent Road , New Bern , North Carolina 28562

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Mr. Long has practiced law exclusively in eastern North Carolina since graduating from Campbell University School of Law in 2003.  He is a former police officer and also a former prosecutor.  Mr. Long's unique skill set from his diverse professional background differentiates him from other attorneys.  He represents clients in Craven County, Pamlico County, and Jones County in "criminal court" for traffic matters, DWI/DUI, and criminal matters and in "domestic court" for divorce, child custody, and property distribution matters.

Firm: Collins Family & Elder Law Group

228 East Blvd , Charlotte , North Carolina 28203

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Ms. Collins is the leading attorney at the North Carolina family law firm, the Collins Family Law Group. Attorney Collins earned her Bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston, and her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Florida. She is licensed to practice law in both North Carolina and South Carolina. For over 20 years, Ms. Collins has been an attorney.  She has litigated civil and criminal cases, and she is a member of the Estates and Trusts Section and the Family Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association. In addition, Attorney Collins is the lawyer for the Town of Unionville’s Board of Adjustment, and is a certified Superior Court mediator in North Carolina.. When an individual retains the representation of Attorney Collins, she gets to know them on a more personal level. She makes sure she has a thorough understanding of their entire situation, and then works to develop a course of action that is tailored to fit the client’s specific needs and goals. Ms. Collins acknowledges that having to go through a divorce or other family law proceeding can be some of the most emotionally draining legal processes to have to go through, and she strives to make sure every client is provided with the amount of trusted legal counsel and effective service they deserve. If you are preparing to file for divorce, Attorney Collins can represent you, whether your situation calls for mediation, negotiation, or vigorous litigation in a North Carolina family court. If you need assistance with a matter involving adoption, child custody, fathers’ rights, or separation, she also has the ability to assist you. In addition, Ms. Collins can also assist you if you are facing a matter involving criminal law, estate planning, or litigation. If you would like to find out more about retaining the representation of Attorney Collins, do not hesitate to contact the Collins Family Law Group today.

Firm: Peaceful Law

342 Raleigh St , Holly Springs , North Carolina 27540

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Shaunis Mercer brings nearly two decades of experience to her work as a family law and estate planning attorney, helping individuals and families navigate life’s pivotal moments with clarity and confidence. As the co-owner of Peaceful Law in North Carolina, Shaunis and her husband, Chris Autry, focus on providing thoughtful, personalized legal solutions in family law matters—such as separation agreements, co-parenting plans, and prenuptial agreements—as well as comprehensive estate planning services.. Peaceful Law is rooted in a commitment to helping clients achieve peaceful resolutions, whether crafting estate plans that secure a legacy or resolving family transitions with dignity and care. Shaunis combines deep legal knowledge with a compassionate approach, ensuring clients feel informed and empowered at every step.. In addition to her legal practice, Shaunis regularly advises and speaks on topics related to family law, estate planning, and professional development. She is passionate about creating a positive impact on North Carolina families, offering trusted guidance for life’s most important decisions.

Firm: Miranda Law Firm

210 Fairway Drive , Fayetteville , North Carolina 28305

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Sarah Miranda practices in the area of family law and is the owner of Miranda Law Firm, PLLC. Her Martindale-Hubbell AV preeminent rating is shared by only 5% of women attorneys nationwide. I have children of my own and have been through the divorce process. Your case is as important to me as it is to you.

Firm: Modern Legal

6715 Fairview Road , Charlotte , North Carolina 28210

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I grew up in a small, rural town in North Carolina where family is an essential aspect of everyone’s life. I came to value the importance of family and what it means when a family goes through a divorce or custody dispute. All families see challenges in many forms from time to time. I realized that more than anything, I just wanted to help all involved. This inspired me to be the first in my family to complete my undergraduate studies. After attending Wingate University in Wingate, North Carolina and working around Charlotte, I knew I wanted my life to have a deeper impact. I then attended Charlotte School of Law in Charlotte, North Carolina to obtain my juris doctorate. This helped me to reach my goal be able to advocate for and assist the people of North Carolina and help those families I had come to love.. As an attorney, my goal is for each client to find peace and a reasonable resolution for their family. As an advocate for my clients, I want them to be heard but also empowered with the facts and laws surrounding their case so we can work together to find a path forward. I’ve watched the detrimental effects that pro-longed litigation can cause on a family unit both, emotionally and financially. I understand that people come to me in some of their darkest times for help and that they want to move forward in a positive light; I have the tools and power to help them do so. I appreciate the opportunity to get to know your family and entrusting me with managing healthy expectations and goals for your case.. I pride myself on being professional and prepared for the task at hand. I enjoy getting to know clients through this process. My passion for helping others extends beyond the legal realm. I have been involved in raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association for several years as it is an organization that is near to my heart. Additionally, I use my talents to help victims in domestic violence situations through volunteering with Safe Alliance and by helping children through the Council for Children’s Rights.. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling and spending time with my husband, our two children, and our three dogs. I also enjoy running and listening to a good podcast!

Firm: Adkins Law PLLC

9620 Sherrill Estates Rd. , Huntersville , North Carolina 28078

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Attorney Sarah Bennett. Practice Area Breakdown:80% Family Law - separation, divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution10% Traffic matters - traffic citations, DWI / DUI, DMV matters10% Criminal Defense. I have lived in Huntersville since 1991, when my family moved to North Carolina from the Richmond, Virginia area. In 2004, I graduated from North Mecklenburg High School, where I was a student in the International Baccalaureate program. Upon graduation, I attended college at North Carolina State University, where I studied Cultural Anthropology and Spanish. Determined to become an attorney, I entered the University of North Carolina School of Law in Chapel Hill straight out of undergrad and received my J.D. in 2011.. While in law school, I discovered my passion for in-court advocacy, particularly in the fields of family and criminal law. I completed internships with the Mecklenburg and Wake County Public Defender’s Offices and worked for a summer with a general practice firm in Charlotte. In addition, I was a staff member of the First Amendment Law Review, vice-president of the American Constitution Society, and I completed over 100 hours of pro bono work, including projects with the University of North Carolina’s Divorce Clinic, Legal Services of Southern Piedmont, North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services, the University of North Carolina Center for Civil Rights, and the North Carolina Center on Actual Innocence.. Before joining Adkins Law, I was an associate attorney at another Charlotte-area firm where I represented criminal and domestic clients in state and federal cases throughout western North Carolina. I am admitted to practice both at the state level in North Carolina and federally in the Western District of North Carolina and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. My background in criminal and white collar defense has given me the keen ability to analyze large and complex fact patterns while appropriately and compassionately guiding my domestic and criminal clients through the court system.. With respect to my clients, I am a zealous advocate and a determined litigator. Although attorneys are prohibited from offering guarantees of any particular result, I can guarantee that I will professionally, compassionately, and tirelessly work with my clients from the beginning of each case through its resolution.. I live in Huntersville with my Newfoundland dog, Maximus. In my free time, I enjoy cheering for the NC State Wolfpack and the Carolina Panthers, spending time with my family, painting, and traveling both domestically and abroad.

Firm: Gantt Family Law

4917 Waters Edge Drive , Raleigh , North Carolina 27606

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

With over two decades of focused experience, Richard Bruce Gantt is distinguished as an award-winning, Board Certified Family Law specialist. He has received numerous accolades, including selection for Super Lawyers, a 10.0 Avvo rating, and induction into the “Legal Elite” Hall of Fame by Business North Carolina magazine. He frequently leads continued legal education seminars for attorneys in advanced family law topics. Richard is a graduate of Wake Forest University (cum laude, Poteat Scholar), Regent University (MBA, Dean’s Merit Scholar), and Tulane Law School, where he held prominent roles in academic organizations. Post-law school, he completed studies in Taxation at Georgetown and worked in investment banking prior to establishing his family law practice. Richard’s personal experience as a single father gives him a unique perspective and deep empathy for clients navigating family transitions. Raised in Sanford, North Carolina, he remains active in the Cary-Kildaire Rotary Club, Be Renewed Church, Mensa, and community service. Outside of his practice, Richard enjoys rugby, sport shooting, Taekwondo, and traveling with his wife, Sanan, their five sons, and two dogs.

Firm: Poole Family Law

800 W Williams St Suite 231Q , Apex , North Carolina 27502

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Rebecca A. Poole is a Board-Certified Specialist in Family Law who has practiced exclusively in Family Law since 2011. Rebecca received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Meredith College in 2008 and her Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2011.. Prior to opening her own firm, Rebecca practiced Family Law at three boutique Family Law Firms in the Triangle area where she gained significant experience in the Family Law field. Rebecca focuses her practice on all aspects of Family Law, including custody, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution, mediation, negotiations, and collaborative divorces. Rebecca is also certified as a Parenting Coordinator (PC) by the Center for Cooperative Parenting and serves as a PC in high conflict custody cases.. Poole Family Law was voted "Best Legal Counsel in Apex" for 2024 by the readers of Suburban Living Magazine. Rebecca was named a "Best Family Lawyer in Cary" by in 2022-2024. She was also selected for inclusion as a "Rising Star" in Family Law by the publication "North Carolina Super Lawyers" in 2020 and 2021.

Firm: Arnold & Smith, PLLC

200 North McDowell Street , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

"The way that  I represent my clients is pretty simple really. I treat my clients the way that I'd want to be treated if I were in their shoes.  I listen to my clients carefully and then help them define reasonable goals and expectations. Then I work to the best of my ability to achieve the goals we establish. Sometimes those goals can be achieved outside of the courthouse. Sometimes it is necessary for a Judge to decide the issues. But in every instance, my clients know that they have a hard-working, honest and experienced attorney on their side."

Firm: Sodoma Law

211 East Blvd , Charlotte , North Carolina 28203

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

The nicest compliment I’ve ever received about Sodoma Law was from a judge who described us as “smart, tenacious, and compassionate.” When clients come to us in the middle of a divorce or a custody battle, they deserve that blend of qualities from each of our family law attorneys. They need family law attorneys who will fight for them in the courtroom and empower them to achieve their goals at a difficult time in their lives.. When I opened the doors to Sodoma Law in 2008, I wanted to build a team who would help every client navigate the hurdles of separation and divorce with empathy and determination – in and out of court. I wanted to surround myself with people who live and breathe family law like I do. This practice is my passion; it’s not my job, but rather, who I am.. In hindsight, I have to believe that the events of my childhood led me on this path. I often joke with my family that my experience as a child of parents with “irreconcilable differences” predestined my career. As a family law attorney, I feel the advantage of understanding the experience of separation and divorce through the eyes of an adult and as a young girl. That experience was fraught with anxiety, especially at the beginning. I believe it’s our job, as family law attorneys, to educate our clients on their various legal options so as to reduce that anxiety and allow them to feel more in control of their cases. At our firm, each attorney and staff member believes not only in their ability to make a difference in a client’s life but also their ability to be supportive of a client’s emotional, spiritual and physical well being.. After more than a decade of practicing as a family law attorney, I know that when our clients contact us, they are typically making one of the biggest decisions of their lives. They each have somehow empowered themselves enough to make the journey to change what he or she has known…whether it was for one year or twenty years. I understand it is not always hard for everyone, but change affects us all. I see it with my clients. I saw it with my own parents.. Working with someone you trust is critical. From the moment we discuss your case, you will know that I will always do my absolute best to handle your concerns as if they are my own.

Firm: Figueroa & Associates

PO Box 470843 , Charlotte , North Carolina 28247

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense , Family , Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation

Firm: Knipp Law Office, PLLC

19425 Liverpool Parkway , Cornelius , North Carolina 28031

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

At Knipp Law Office, Brien is the managing family law attorney. Family law has always been a passion of Brien’s. It is his goal to see that his clients receive the best possible outcome based on their specific situation. While at Knipp Law, Brien has also gained experience as a real estate closing attorney. When he’s not in court, he can be found at the closing table. He is proficient at performing title examinations and drafting real estate related contracts.. Union County District Attorney’s Office. Prior to receiving his JD, Brien worked at the Union County District Attorney’s Office in Monroe, NC. While at the D.A.’s Office, he gained experience with traffic court, criminal misdemeanor trials, and criminal felony trials.. Pettus & Tyler, PC. Throughout law school, Brien worked at Pettus & Tyler, PC; a general law practice in Keysville, VA. While at Pettus & Tyler, he gained experience with district court proceedings, estate planning, real estate transactions, performing title searches, and drafting motions and legal memorandums for trial.. About. Outside of the office, Brien enjoys playing soccer, basketball, and flag football. On the weekends, he can be found refereeing youth basketball and soccer at the Johnston YMCA. In college, Brien was a member of the Hampden-Sydney College football team.

1800 East Boulevard , Charlotte , North Carolina 28203

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Silva, Kiernan & Associates

825 Gum Branch Rd. , Jacksonville , North Carolina 28540

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I graduated, cum laude, from Notre Dame Law School in 2013.  Before attending Notre Dame, I earned a Bechelor of Arts in Political Science from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia.. Upon graduation and passing the North Carolina State Bar, I joined Silva, Kiernan and Associates.  My area of practice is primarily limited to Real Estate and Family Law.  I have tried numerous cases in both District and Superior Court.  I have represented people in Divorces, Child Custody and Support actions, Spousal Support and Alimony actions, Domestic Violence Protection Order actions, Equitable Distribution actions, Termination of Parental Rights actions, and Adoptions.. In addition to my day job, I try to stay involved in the community.  In doing so, I have served on the Onslow County Board of Elections, the Parks & Recreation Citizen Advisory Board, and, currently, I am honored to serve as a Commissioner on the Onslow County Board of Commissioners.