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
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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
Signing a prenup you haven’t read doesn’t give you a way out. In North Carolina, a valid premarital agreement can waive alimony and postseparation support, and a 2026 Court of Appeals decision shows how hard it is to undo one.
Swipe for the two legal ways to challenge a prenup, what doesn’t count, and what to do before you sign. If you’re holding one right now, this is the week to have an attorney review it.
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“Having an attorney you can trust makes a real difference.” 💚
We’re grateful to Kevin D. for sharing his experience working with Wesley Taynton at Cape Fear Family Law.
From providing knowledgeable guidance to answering questions and staying responsive throughout the process, Wesley is committed to helping clients feel informed and supported along the way.
Thank you, Kevin, for your trust and for recommending Wesley and our team!
Looking for guidance with a family law matter in North Carolina? We’re here to help you understand your options.
📍 Wilmington | Jacksonville | Durham | Raleigh
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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.
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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
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