North Carolina Family and Divorce Lawyers

Family and Divorce Law

912 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC 28305

Angela Hatley is a family law attorney with Hatley Flowers Law Firm in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Her work includes divorce, child custody, support, and property division. She was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in 1993. Before entering law, Hatley worked as a registered nurse at a teaching hospital in North Carolina. Her experience advocating for patients prompted her decision to pursue a legal education. She graduated with honors from Campbell University School of Law and practiced at Armstrong and Armstrong, P.A., before establishing her own practice in Fayetteville. Hatley practices alongside Jessica Flowers, whose background includes service as a U.S. Army JAG attorney. Their firm is located at 912 Hay Street and serves clients in Cumberland, Hoke, and Moore counties. Its regional service area includes Fayetteville and Hope Mills, Raeford, and the Moore County communities of Southern Pines, Pinehurst, and Aberdeen. The firm’s family law services include divorce and separation, child custody, property division, child support, and spousal support and alimony. It also assists service members and military spouses with military divorce and related family law matters. Those services address concerns involving deployment, relocation, support, and retirement benefits. The firm offers paid initial consultations to discuss family, financial, and legal questions; an initial appointment is separate from an agreement for ongoing representation.

Family and Divorce Law

200 W 3rd St, Greenville, NC 27858, USA

Cindy Mills is a caring lawyer known for her supportive and compassionate manner. She is even better known as a formidable force in the courtroom and a savvy negotiator who possesses a keen working knowledge of North Carolina family law. Described by a local magazine as a “preeminent power attorney” and “the clock cleaner,” Cindy won an award of $5.9 million for a client in an alienation of affection lawsuit in July 2010 – the second highest judgment ever awarded in North Carolina at that time. Cindy has prevailed in a number of family law cases for clients before the NC Court of Appeals. In 2015 and 2016, Cindy earned the prestigious “Preeminent 5 out of 5.0 Client Rating” from Martindale Hubbell. She is passionate about providing high-caliber representation for her clients whether they are dealing with a simple legal matter or entangled in a contentious complex family dispute. Cindy began her career in private practice in Charlotte, NC in 1989. She returned to her native Pitt County in 2002 and joined the law firm of Blount and Crisp which became Blount, Crisp & Mills. In 2002, Cindy established Mills & Economos as owner and managing partner. She opened The Law Office of Cynthia A. Mills as a sole practice law firm in 2013.

Family and Divorce Law

817 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

At Jetton & Meredith, PLLC, we are dedicated to providing our clients with the high-quality legal services they seek. Backed by decades of combined experience, our lawyers are well-versed in a variety of practice areas. From family law to criminal defense to personal injury, we are committed to client-focused, results-driven representation. If you need to resolve a family law issue, were charged with any type of crime, or have been injured by a negligent party, our dedicated legal team has the skill and resources to help.

Family and Divorce Law

3511 Shannon Rd suite 150, Durham, NC 27707, USA

Gray Ellis is the founder and managing partner of Ellis Family Law and has successfully represented individuals and families in their most important legal matters for more than 20 years. He is also Board Certified by the North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization - a distinction held by less than 2% of all family law practitioners in the state - and has been recognized for excellence in the practice of law by numerous independent attorney rating services. In addition to his training and experience, Gray believes his effectiveness on behalf of clients is due in part to his personal experience as a parent who has gone through a separation. "Perspective is very powerful in the practice of law, and especially in issues involving divorce, child custody, support, and end of life planning. I feel my background makes me a more effective advocate on behalf of our clients and provides an extra layer of determination and understanding about exactly what it is they are going through when they hire our firm." - Gray Ellis Gray is also a believer in giving back to both the legal profession and broader communities served by the practice. He is a Board Member of Meals on Wheels Durham and created the Feed the Need Gala, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness and funding to fight nutritional challenges among our elderly population. In his free time, Gray enjoys tennis, golf, traveling and watching ACC sporting events.

Family and Divorce Law

801 East Trade St, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28202

J. Gregory Hatcher is a family law attorney and managing partner of Hatcher Law Group in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law. His educational background includes a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University in 1990 and a law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1993. Hatcher’s account of his career describes an initial interest in other areas of law before he took responsibility for family law cases while another attorney was on leave. His professional affiliations include the family law sections of the North Carolina Bar Association and Mecklenburg County Bar. His firm biography also lists former service as chair of the Mecklenburg County Bar’s Ask A Lawyer Program Committee and as a board member of its Young Lawyers Division. It records his selection as a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in 2015. His speaking and writing have addressed family law subjects. He spoke at the 2019 Family Law Specialists Conference in Kiawah, South Carolina, and wrote a 2018 Business North Carolina article about the end of the alimony tax deduction. An earlier presentation for a North Carolina Bar Association seminar addressed practical child support problems in 2002. Hatcher Law Group focuses exclusively on family law and represents clients in Charlotte and surrounding counties. The firm’s Uptown Charlotte office is in the Davenport Harris Building on East Trade Street.

Family and Divorce Law

1001 Elizabeth Avenue, Suite 2A, Charlotte, NC 28204-2234

At Warren Family Law in Charlotte, North Carolina, James A. Warren, Jr. represents families in divorce, custody and support matters. He is also identified as Jim Warren on the firm’s website. The office is on Elizabeth Avenue, in Suite 2A at number 1001. According to the firm, his work has spanned more than four decades and extends to families in the counties surrounding Charlotte. Child support is one part of that work described in detail by the practice. Its discussion names Warren in connection with requests for an amount different from the standard support calculation, including cases involving a child’s special medical or educational needs. The assistance described covers notice to the court and evidence supporting the request. Warren Family Law also represents people seeking changes to orders already in place. Job loss and medical bills are among the circumstances its website identifies as reasons a parent might seek a different payment amount. The firm describes petitions for temporary as well as permanent modifications, with representation in family court. Separately, it lists help obtaining a support order or seeking the other parent’s compliance. Both negotiation and proceedings before a judge appear in its account of child-support representation. The firm’s broader family-law services include visitation, spousal support, domestic violence and equitable distribution, alongside divorce, custody and child support.

Family and Divorce Law

10851 Sikes Pl, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28277

James L. Epperson was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1991 and served in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps, which included representing service personnel before courts-martial proceedings and negotiating the release of Navy members from foreign sovereigns in the Middle East. He was admitted to the North Carolina Bar in 1994 and has practiced before Federal and State Courts in civil and criminal actions in North Carolina and Georgia. He is certified in arbitration. James graduated from Appalachian State University and from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, in 1991.

Family and Divorce Law

5960 Fairview Rd suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28210, USA

At the Law Office of Jana K Jones, PLLC, our purpose is to be a beacon of compassion, advocacy, and excellence in family law. We champion the rights and well-being of all family members, providing support in divorce, child custody, and more. Our vision is a future where families find resolution with empathy, guided by justice and integrity. We aim to make a positive impact on our clients and community, ensuring every family’s journey is filled with compassion, dignity, and hope.

Family and Divorce Law

283d Glen Rd, Garner, NC 27529, USA

Jonathan is a native of Laurinburg, NC, and he was inspired to study law when he read The Federalist Papers in a 9th grade civics class. Reading the Founding Fathers explain in their own words the democracy and government that they wanted to create in the United States fascinated him as a young man and made him realize that the practice of law was a way to honor what men like James Madison had started. Growing up in a small town taught Jonathan the values of hard work and community involvement. His work ethic drove him to register for classes at North Carolina State University just three weeks after graduating from high school. He graduated from NC State with a political science degree in just three years, and went on to spend time working in the North Carolina General Assembly and learning the inner workings of government before attending Campbell University School of Law. He chose Campbell because of the practical legal education offered, including courses in how to practice in North Carolina district courts, where the bulk of legal business is conducted, and how to start a law practice. While in law school, he interned with the District Attorney offices in Scotland and Hoke Counties, where he gained valuable experience in how criminal cases are handled. He also studied law abroad in London, England through a summer program and learned the value of living and studying in another country and culture. The education he received at Campbell provided Jonathan the foundation he needed to start his own practice once he passed the bar exam. He settled in Johnston County because of its rapid growth and found that young families in the area needed qualified lawyers to help with various domestic and family law matters. Since opening his doors in late 2000, Breeden has helped countless people in Johnston and Harnett Counties and surrounding areas with various family and domestic law issues and criminal charges. As an attorney, he has a reputation for sinking his teeth into a case and tenaciously fighting for the best outcome for his clients. He also has a reputation for compassion for children — a reputation bolstered by his community involvement, including his support of Little League sports, his work with the Greater Cleveland Athletic Association, and his support of special needs children through the Crossroads Civitan Club. He joined the Board of Trustees of Johnston Community College from 2015 to 2019 to help ensure the future of higher education in his region. When not fighting for his clients or working for children in his community, Jonathan is an avid sports fan who attends NC State Wolfpack, Carolina Panthers, or Carolina Hurricanes games whenever he can.

Family and Divorce Law

151 Main St, Mocksville, NC 27028, USA

Julie Ann Ontko Parker is a Mocksville, North Carolina, attorney with a background in family and juvenile law. Triad Law Group’s family-law page identifies her as the attorney handling its family and divorce matters and dates her practice to 1987. Washington, D.C., was Parker’s birthplace; she spent her childhood in Montgomery County, Maryland, where her parents worked in teaching and federal government. At Wake Forest University, she completed a B.A. in 1983, followed by a J.D. in 1987. Her work before admission to the North Carolina bar included insurance and paralegal positions. The career described in her Penry Terry & Mitchell biography extends beyond domestic matters. It includes criminal cases, wills, mediation and special proceedings, as well as family and juvenile law. That biography also records ties to several Mocksville and Davie County organizations: service as an elder at First Presbyterian Church of Mocksville, participation in Christian education and Vacation Bible School, and board service with the Davie Advocacy Center and the Davie County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council. Triad’s family-law page identifies her as the council’s chair. Parker and her husband, Michael, raised two children in the Davie County public school system. Her Penry Terry & Mitchell biography recalls her involvement as a band and basketball parent and lists knitting and membership in the Old Rowan Fiber Guild among her interests outside work.

Family and Divorce Law

10020 Monroe Rd suite 170 288, Matthews, NC 28105, USA

Kara Goodman is a dedicated, experienced, and compassionate family law attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina and the founder of The Goodman Law Firm, PLLC. As a child of parents who divorced before she was 10 years of age, Kara developed a passion for family law at an early age. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing attorney, Kara brings both legal skill and lived empathy to every case. She is also a mentor and resource for other family law attorneys and has taught family law and trial skills to hundreds of attorneys throughout the country. In 2021, Kara left the big firm arena and founded The Goodman Law Firm where she continues to practice family law exclusively.

Family and Divorce Law

109 N Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603

Mary is the owner of the firm and focuses her practice on litigation. Mary graduated with honors from North Carolina Central School of Law. During law school, she was the president of the law school’s Innocence Project, which investigates claims of innocence by inmates whose innocence may be proven using new technologies, such as DNA. Mary was also a member of the North Carolina Central Law Journal and Parliamentarian and National Delegate for the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Mary completed her undergraduate degree at Loyola University in Baltimore, MD (Go Greyhounds!), where she majored in Business Management and Law.

Family and Divorce Law

6401 Carmel Rd, Suite 102, Charlotte, NC 28226

I grew up in the suburbs of Memphis Tennessee, and like many people here in Charlotte, I relocated to North Carolina after completing my graduate studies. In law school I spent my time studying and working at my internships. Unlike most of my classmates, I attended law school after completing a postgraduate degree and entering the workforce. My postgraduate studies were focused in criminology and criminal justice, in which I largely focused on studying the generational transmission of domestic violence. I had every intention of then pursuing a career in law enforcement after law school, and spent my law school years working at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I also interned at a well-established family law firm before receiving my law license. Following law school I decided to practice law for a period of time before planning on returning to the Bureau. It was during this time that I decided to commit to the practice of law. I worked at the firm I had interned at and another highly respected family law firm in Charlotte before opening Freedom Law | North Carolina. While I am grateful for my past opportunities and the experience I gained from my former positions, over the years I realized there is a disconnect between the traditional ways of practicing law and meeting today’s clients’ needs. If I were a client, I would not only want an attorney who is competent and able to handle my case, I would want an attorney that I could relate to and really feel like my story is important. That is what I hope to bring to my clients at Freedom Law | North Carolina. It is your life, your path, and your choice. I’m just here to help guide you through it.

Family and Divorce Law

1022 W 1st St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA

I genuinely believe the more you know regarding your options, the more empowered you will feel when making a decision. My personal and professional experience has proven to me no two families are alike and the complexity surrounding each case deserves a personal, thorough and realistic approach that works for your individual family. I am a first generation attorney who grew up in a small-town in Stokes County, North Carolina. Although divorced, my parents worked together to instill in me a strong work-ethic which afforded me a scholarship opportunity to attend George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, where I was a pitcher for the NCAA Patriots’ softball team. I graduated from George Mason with a Bachelor of Science degree in the Administration of Justice concentrating in Law and Society, and earned my national paralegal certification from the National Federation of Paralegals Association. Prior to becoming licensed as an attorney, I worked as a paralegal for five years focusing my experience to only issues related to family and domestic law, primarily in Mecklenburg County. I was licensed by the North Carolina State Bar in March 2017 and began my practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is my goal to provide effective support to you through every step of your case, to allow you greater access to honest, practical and personal representation. My practice philosophy is to build a purpose-driven career centered by my faith in God and exemplified by my service to your family. It is my sincerest hope that when the process is finished you feel empowered that you were provided the appropriate tools, skills and knowledge to make the best decisions possible regarding your family. Outside of the office you are likely to find me spending time with my husband, son and daughter, and our two, lovable, eleven-year-old dogs; or sharing appetizers with friends at my latest culinary find and cheering on my beloved Red Sox.

Family and Divorce Law

216 N McDowell St, Suite 102, Charlotte, NC 28204

Yolanda Trotman is originally from High Point, North Carolina and graduated from UNC-Charlotte in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and she was a North Carolina Teaching Fellow. In 1999 she attended law school at the University of Pittsburgh and graduated in May 2002 with her Juris Doctor degree. Yolanda began her career as an Assistant Public Defender in October 2002 and in 2005 she opened her own law practice, the Law Office of Yolanda M. Trotman, PLLC. She was elected as a District Court Judge on November 2014 where she ultimately founded, iSpeak Now, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that teaches public speaking, critical thinking and related skills to students by utilizing the Mock Trial Experience and other models. She left the bench in December 2016 and returned to the private sector to practice law and to pursue to development and expansion of iSpeak Now. Yolanda remains active in the community and has received numerous awards for her service to the community.

Family and Divorce Law

601 E 5th St #100, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

Gregory Hunt is an experienced trial attorney. He has successfully tried cases in both North Carolina and New York. Greg has argued cases in North Carolina's District and Superior Court (bench and jury trials) and before the North Carolina Supreme Court. He has also argued cases in New York State Supreme Court and NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings. His prior legal experience also includes serving as a federal law clerk for the Honorable Richard K. Eaton at the Court of International Trade, and as an attorney for the NYC's Comptroller's Office. In 2007, Attorney Greg and his family relocated to Charlotte, NC from Harlem, NYC and, in 2008, he founded Hunt Law, PLLC. His family law practice focuses on helping individuals resolve their domestic relations issues, some of which include: highly contested custody, child support, post-separation support/alimony and equitable distribution matters. Greg also spends a fair amount of time representing clients with civil and general litigation issues. Greg has been happily married to his wife Vanessa for over 20 years and they live in Charlotte with their two boys Gregory and Nicholas. Greg is a die-hard sports fan having his heart broken many times by the New York Jets and the New York Knicks. But he is confident that the Charlotte Panthers will bring the Lombardy Trophy to the Queen City. As for the Charlotte Hornets, well the jury is still deliberating.

Family and Divorce Law

8315 Six Forks Drive, Suite 103, Raleigh, NC 27615

Mr. Hopper graduated with his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech University in 1993. The following year, Kevin moved to Raleigh in and opened his own practice. He has since practiced at all trial levels in North Carolina in Wake County (and surrounding counties), where he maintains a trial practice with a primary focus on family law and civil litigation. He has extensive experience in complex child custody and support cases, including matters involving adoption, children with special needs, and/or same-sex parents, alimony and post-separation support, as well as equitable distribution. Areas of practice include:

Family and Divorce Law

10851 Sikes Pl., Ste. 100, Charlotte, NC 28277

Lauren Watkins is originally from Columbia, South Carolina, and proud to be a Gamecock! She received her B.A. in Business Administration from Columbia College. Lauren moved to Charlotte in August of 2012 to pursue her law degree, which she received in 2015, graduating cum laude. Lauren is a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, a founding member of the school’s Innocence Alliance, and a member of the Order of the Crown, the law school’s academic honors society. In 2015, Lauren was admitted to the North Carolina Bar. Lauren is a current member of the North Carolina State Bar and the Mecklenburg County Bar Association. Lauren has always had a passion for serving the underserved and hopes to bring that passion to Epperson Law Group. She brings enthusiasm to the courtroom and fights vigorously for her clients. Lauren is married and has a young son. She enjoys traveling, antiquing, spending time with her family and friends, and indulging in her husband’s comic book interests.