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
We`re committed to staying at the forefront of family law. 💚
This week, our CEO and Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Janet Gemmell, is attending the Board Certified Family Law Specialist CLE in Asheville, where she`s learning about the latest case law, emerging legal trends, and best practices alongside fellow specialists from across North Carolina.
Every opportunity to learn helps us better serve the families who place their trust in us.
#BoardCertifiedAttorney #CaseLawUpdates #ContinuingLegalEducation #FamilyLawSpecialist #NorthCarolinaLaw
Zillow says it themselves: the Zestimate isn`t an appraisal. Great for kitchen-table negotiation — risky in a courtroom. Going to trial? Get a real appraisal. Cape Fear Family Law → link in bio.
#ZillowZestimate #DivorceNC #EquitableDistribution #NCFamilyLaw #PropertyDivision #CapeFearFamilyLaw
After 20, 30, even 40 years of marriage, starting over looks different.
Gray divorce — separating later in life — comes with its own set of questions: How is a retirement account split? What happens to health insurance? Is spousal support different when a marriage lasted decades?
This week, we`re breaking down what couples over 50 need to know before filing. Because ending a long marriage the right way protects the life you`re building next.
📍 Serving Wilmington, Durham, Jacksonville, & Raleigh
🔗 Link in bio to read more
#GrayDivorce #FamilyLaw #DivorceOver50 #NCFamilyLaw #CapeFearFamilyLaw
Are you preparing for a trial to divide your house in North Carolina? One appraisal may not be enough to capture the full picture of your marital property.
If you are headed to an equitable distribution trial, make sure you are fully prepared. Contact our team at Cape Fear Family Law for expert guidance tailored to your situation. Visit the link in our bio to learn more.
#DivisibleProperty #EquitableDistribution #HouseDivisionTrial #MaritalPropertyAppraisal #NorthCarolinaLaw
When a Divorce Isn`t Simple, You Shouldn`t Go Through It Alone
Not every divorce ends with a quiet signature and a handshake. When custody, finances, or property are in dispute, a contested divorce can feel like it`s happening to you instead of for you. That`s where the right divorce services make the difference.
Here in North Carolina, contested cases usually fall into one (or more) of these categories:
Child custody settlements — Custody disputes aren`t just legal questions, they`re family questions. A good attorney pushes for a parenting plan that actually works day to day, not just one that looks fine on paper.
Mediation services — Not every disagreement needs a courtroom. Mediation gives both sides a structured way to negotiate directly, often saving time, money, and a fair amount of stress.
Separation agreements — Before a divorce is even final, a clear separation agreement puts property, support, and custody terms in writing, so nobody`s relying on a verbal understanding that can fall apart later.
Complex property division — Businesses, retirement accounts, real estate, inherited assets. When a marital estate gets complicated, dividing it fairly takes more than a 50/50 split. It takes someone who knows how NC equitable distribution law actually applies to your situation.
The truth is, most contested divorces don`t need "more conflict." They need the right path — mediation, negotiation, or litigation — matched to what`s actually at stake.
If you`re navigating a contested divorce in North Carolina, we can help you figure out which path fits your situation. Reach out for a consultation.
📍 Wilmington | Durham | Jacksonville | Raleigh
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