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Our Mission
We want to:
- Listen to each client
- Provide individualized legal advice
- Effectively handle legal and financial decisions
- Keep family dynamics in mind
- Maintain cost effective fees with the client in mind
Four convenient locations:
- Durham, NC
- Jacksonville, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Wilmington, NC
Our Core Values
Knowledgeable
We know what to do and we actively share our knowledge.
Integrity
Honesty in action and a good moral compass.
Empathetic
Active understanding without judgment.
Accountable
To yourself, your clients, your colleagues and the court.
Areas Of Practice
Services We Provide
Money and Assets
Financial security is vital to success. Let us help protect your financial future.
Parent Coordinator Services
Navigating the complexities of custody disputes by serving as a neutral third-party Parent Coordinator.
Certified Mediators and Mediations
Working with both parties (and their attorneys) to facilitate negotiations and find a mutually agreeable resolution to their dispute.
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WILMINGTON OFFICE
Cape Fear Family Law – Wilmington
5101 Dunlea Court, Suite 202
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 210-0349
JACKSONVILLE OFFICE
Cape Fear Family Law – Jacksonville
222 New Bridge Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 202-4063
DURHAM OFFICE
Cape Fear Family Law – Durham
3917 University Drive, Suite 250
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 858-2744
RALEIGH OFFICE
Cape Fear Family Law – Raleigh
4601 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 3B
Raleigh NC 27607
(919) 925-4199
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Latest Blog Posts
Part 6 🎥 Rule #4: Don`t make your child the messenger
It can start innocently. "Was her boyfriend there?" "Did she sleep over last night?" "Was he there when you woke up?"
You may think you`re gathering evidence. But your child experiences something very different. They instantly sense that the other parent could be hurt by whatever they say, and that puts them in a loyalty bind. Over time, that can mean real anxiety, fear, and sometimes even depression.
Your child isn`t a tiny investigator, a counselor, or a private detective. They should be able to come home and tell you about their time with the other parent without feeling like they`re being interrogated.
Information you feel entitled to isn`t worth that cost to your child.
🎙️ Janet Gemmell, Attorney & Board Certified Family Law Specialist, shares why this rule matters for your kids and for your case.
Navigating co-parenting after separation? Our team is here to help. Reach out to Cape Fear Family Law to talk through your situation.
#FamilyLaw #CoParenting #CustodyCase #ChildCustody #DivorceAdvice #WilmingtonNC #DurhamNC #NorthCarolinaFamilyLaw
Part 6 🎥 Rule #4: Don`t make your child the messenger
It can start innocently. "Was her boyfriend there?" "Did she sleep over last night?" "Was he there when you woke up?"
You may think you`re gathering evidence. But your child experiences something very different. They instantly sense that the other parent could be hurt by whatever they say, and that puts them in a loyalty bind. Over time, that can mean real anxiety, fear, and sometimes even depression.
Your child isn`t a tiny investigator, a counselor, or a private detective. They should be able to come home and tell you about their time with the other parent without feeling like they`re being interrogated.
Information you feel entitled to isn`t worth that cost to your child.
🎙️ Janet Gemmell, Attorney & Board Certified Family Law Specialist, shares why this rule matters for your kids and for your case.
Navigating co-parenting after separation? Our team is here to help. Reach out to Cape Fear Family Law to talk through your situation.
#FamilyLaw #CoParenting #CustodyCase #ChildCustody #DivorceAdvice #WilmingtonNC #DurhamNC #NorthCarolinaFamilyLaw
Signing a prenup you haven’t read doesn’t give you a way out. In North Carolina, a valid premarital agreement can waive alimony and postseparation support, and a 2026 Court of Appeals decision shows how hard it is to undo one.
Swipe for the two legal ways to challenge a prenup, what doesn’t count, and what to do before you sign. If you’re holding one right now, this is the week to have an attorney review it.
📞 Link in bio to download the free checklist and read the full blog.
#PrenupNC #PremaritalAgreement #NorthCarolinaAlimony #PrenupAdvice #Alimony #EngagedLife #BrideToBe #WeddingPlanning #FamilyLawNC #RaleighLawyer #CapeFearFamilyLaw
“Having an attorney you can trust makes a real difference.” 💚
We’re grateful to Kevin D. for sharing his experience working with Wesley Taynton at Cape Fear Family Law.
From providing knowledgeable guidance to answering questions and staying responsive throughout the process, Wesley is committed to helping clients feel informed and supported along the way.
Thank you, Kevin, for your trust and for recommending Wesley and our team!
Looking for guidance with a family law matter in North Carolina? We’re here to help you understand your options.
📍 Wilmington | Jacksonville | Durham | Raleigh
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Part 5 🎥 New partner, two very different outcomes
Same separation. Two different approaches to a new partner. Watch how each one lands on the kids. 🎙️ Janet Gemmell, Attorney & Board Certified Family Law Specialist
#FamilyLaw #CoParenting #CustodyCase #DivorceTok #WilmingtonNC
