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
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
Could dating someone new affect your custody case? 👀
It’s not always as simple as “I’m separated, so I’m free to date.”
When children are involved, a new relationship can bring big emotions, confusion, and changes to the family dynamic—especially while the divorce is still ongoing.
In Part 2, we’re talking about what children may experience when a parent starts dating before the divorce is finalized.
🎥 Watch Part 2 and follow us for Part 3!
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Navigating the complexities of custody disputes can be challenging, especially when new relationships enter the picture. In this video, family law board-certified expert Janet Gemmell addresses a critical question: Can dating someone new impact your custody case?
🎉 Double the celebration this month! Cape Fear Family Law is celebrating two work anniversaries — and two of our own.
Attorney Granger Kimmel Benson — 4 years of dedicated advocacy and sound counsel for the families we serve.
Attorney Erica Nicole Benson — 5 years of steady, empathetic advocacy for families across Carteret, Onslow, and Pender counties.
Married, both attorneys, both all-in for our clients. We`re lucky to have you both. Here`s to many more years ahead, Granger and Erica! 🙌
#CapeFearFamilyLaw #TeamAnniversary #FamilyLawAttorneys
An emergency custody order isn`t the finish line — it`s a pause button.
When a judge signs off on an emergency form, it`s meant to address immediate danger. It`s temporary by design. It doesn`t decide where your kids live long-term, who makes decisions for them, or what your parenting time looks like going forward.
That part still has to go through the court. And if you don`t follow up, that "temporary" order can expire — leaving you back where you started, or worse.
If you`re navigating an emergency custody situation, don`t stop at the paperwork. Talk to us about what comes next.
Schedule a consultation: Link in bio.
If you share legal custody, you may be wondering: “Can I sign my child’s IEP on my own?”
The answer? It depends on what your custody order actually says.
Joint legal custody doesn’t necessarily mean that every educational decision has to be made in exactly the same way. Your order may address who has decision-making authority, whether certain decisions must be mutual, and what happens when you and the other parent disagree.
Before you sign or refuse to sign an IEP, take a close look at your custody order.
And if you’re still unsure, that’s a good time to get legal guidance.
Save this post for later, and share it with a parent who needs to see it. ⚖️
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