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
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 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
Your memory number: $4,500.
Your bank statements: $7,800.
In an NC alimony case, the court tests the number. It doesn`t take the story.
Attorney Melissa Bradnick breaks down how to build a 12-month record that matches the financial affidavit, and why soft estimates are what the other side wants.
Link in bio to read the post and download the free guide.
#NorthCarolinaAlimony #NCFamilyLaw #AlimonySupport #StandardOfLiving #DivorceNC #FamilyLawyer #CapeFearFamilyLaw #WilmingtonNC #RaleighNC #DurhamNC #JacksonvilleNC
Part 4 🎥 Dating, overnights & custody — what NC law actually says
A kid`s trust is earned, not automatic. And no — an overnight guest doesn`t mean an automatic loss of custody in NC. Courts look at the whole picture, not just who you`re dating. 🎙️ Attorney, Board-Certified Family Law Specialist Janet Gemmell
#FamilyLaw #CustodyCase #CoParenting #NCLaw #WilmingtonNC
“Hands down, a remarkable and unforgettable experience.” 💚
We’re grateful to Gina S. for sharing her experience working with Erica Benson and the Cape Fear Family Law team through a complex traditional surrogacy matter.
When a case doesn’t have a clear path forward, having a team that takes the time to listen, understand the details, and guide your family through each step can make all the difference.
Thank you, Gina, for trusting us with such an important part of your family’s journey. 💛
#CapeFearFamilyLaw #EricaBenson #ClientTestimonial #TraditionalSurrogacy #FamilyLaw #NCFamilyLaw #FamilyLawAttorney #ClientExperience
A child was left at your house. No court. No DSS. No paperwork.
Here`s the hard truth: you probably have no legal authority over that child right now, and the parent can generally come back and take them.
But you`re not powerless. North Carolina gives you real paths to school enrollment, medical consent, and even legal custody. It starts with documentation today.
Janet Gemmell, Board-Certified Family Law Specialist, breaks down exactly where you stand
📌 Link in bio.
#NCFamilyLaw #KinshipCare #InformalCaregiver #NorthCarolinaCustody #CapeFearFamilyLaw #WilmingtonNC #DurhamNC #Jacksonville
