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.
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WILMINGTON OFFICE
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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
🖤❤️💚 Honoring Juneteenth
Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a day that commemorates freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of justice and equality.
As family law professionals, we understand that strong families and strong communities are built on fairness, dignity, and opportunity. Juneteenth reminds us of the importance of those values and the work that continues to strengthen them.
We honor the history, celebrate the progress, and reflect on the responsibility we all share to help create a more just future for generations to come.
#Juneteenth #FreedomDay #Justice #Community #FamilyFirst #CapeFearFamilyLaw
Deployment orders can affect more than your schedule — they can impact court dates, custody matters, financial obligations, and legal deadlines.
Many Marines don’t realize the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) may provide important legal protections before and during deployment.
From postponing certain court proceedings to protecting your rights while serving, understanding the SCRA early can make a major difference.
Questions about military family law or deployment-related legal issues in North Carolina? Cape Fear Family Law is here to help.
👨👧 Think North Carolina courts automatically favor moms? Think again.
The "Mom Always Wins" rule is one of the biggest myths in family law.
North Carolina courts are required to make custody decisions based on the best interests of the child—not the parent`s gender. Fathers have the same right to seek primary or joint custody, and judges look closely at factors like involvement, stability, communication, and consistency.
In our latest blog, Attorney Melissa Bradnick breaks down:
✅ The truth about fathers` rights in North Carolina
✅ How judges actually evaluate custody cases
✅ The Gray Rock communication method for high-conflict co-parenting
✅ Common mistakes that can hurt a father`s case
⚖️ If you`re a dad navigating custody, strategy matters more than stereotypes.
📖 Read the full blog: Link in our bio.
#FathersRights #ChildCustody #FamilyLaw #NorthCarolinaLaw #CoParenting #GranvilleCounty #CapeFearFamilyLaw #CustodyMatters #DadLife #FamilyCourt
Father’s Day can be meaningful — but for many Wilmington dads navigating custody or separation, it can also highlight ongoing parenting disputes.
Missed exchanges, denied visitation, unanswered messages, and schedule changes may matter more than many parents realize.
Documentation matters. Keeping clear records of communication, parenting time, and co-parenting issues can help protect your role as a father long after the holiday passes.
Questions about fathers’ rights or custody issues in North Carolina? Cape Fear Family Law is here to help.
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our friend, colleague, and attorney, Matthew Geiger.
Matt was a dedicated advocate, a trusted teammate, and a genuinely kind person who cared deeply about his clients and everyone around him. His compassion, integrity, and quiet strength left a lasting impact on countless lives.
We are grateful for the time we shared with him and the difference he made in our firm and community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, clients, and all who knew and loved him.
Matt will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
— The Cape Fear Family Law Team
