Our Story
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.
Meet Our Team
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WILMINGTON OFFICE
JACKSONVILLE OFFICE
DURHAM OFFICE
Cape Fear Family Law – Durham
3917 University Drive, Suite 250
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 342-4949
RALEIGH OFFICE
Cape Fear Family Law – Raleigh
4601 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 3B
Raleigh NC 27607
(919) 342-4949
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Latest Blog Posts
Navigating the emotional landscape of divorce can be challenging, especially when communication with an ex becomes heated. In this insightful video, your trusted Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Janet Gemmell, shares important advice on maintaining respectful communication during tumultuous times.
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Relocation doesn`t have a self-evident impact on a child. The law makes the moving parent prove their case. #FathersRights #MothersRights #CustodyModification #NCCourts #RelocationCustody #CapeFearFamilyLaw
Today, we celebrate the incredible paralegals who help keep everything moving behind the scenes.
From organizing complex cases and supporting our attorneys to guiding clients through difficult moments with compassion and care, your dedication makes a meaningful difference every single day.
To our amazing paralegals at Cape Fear Family Law—thank you for your hard work, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to our clients and our team.
Happy Paralegal Day! 💚⚖️
#HappyParalegalDay #CapeFearFamilyLaw #ThankYouParalegals #LegalTeam #FamilyLaw
💬 **We see this every summer...**
One parent gets a job opportunity.
The other worries about losing time with their child.
Relocation cases are rarely just about moving—they`re about protecting your child`s routine, preserving meaningful parenting time, and making decisions that serve their best interests.
If a move could affect your custody arrangement, don`t wait until the moving truck is in the driveway.
⚖️ A conversation today can help prevent an emergency tomorrow.
#ChildCustody #Relocation #CoParenting #NorthCarolinaLaw #FamilyLaw #CapeFearFamilyLaw
Past-due child support cannot be retroactively modified in NC. Once it`s due, it`s a vested judgment. Act fast! #ChildSupportArrears #BackPay #NCSupportLaws #LegalRealityCheck #DadsRights #MomsRights #CapeFearFamilyLaw
