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
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
“We would recommend him to anyone.” 💚
When a custody case comes with difficult circumstances, having an attorney who listens, communicates clearly, and genuinely understands your situation matters.
Melanie A. shared her experience working with Attorney Marcus Tingling, highlighting his professionalism, honesty, empathy, and commitment throughout her family’s case.
We’re grateful for her trust and for taking the time to share her story.
If you’re facing a custody matter in North Carolina, we’re here to help you understand your options.
📍 Wilmington | Durham | Jacksonville | Raleigh
#CapeFearFamilyLaw #MarcusTingling #ClientTestimonial #ChildCustody #NCFamilyLaw #FamilyLaw
Part 3 🎥 Introducing a new partner to your kids?
There`s no rush to meet them. And once they do, dating partner ≠ parent. Boundaries first, always. 🎙️
#FamilyLaw #CoParenting #CustodyCase #BlendedFamily #WilmingtonNC
This video is perfect for anyone facing the challenges of post-separation dating and co-parenting. Join us as we provide guidance for fostering healthy relationships without compromising your child`s emotional stability. Ensure you’re equipped to make informed decisions on relationship introductions while protecting your child’s interests.
Can a grandparent get custody in North Carolina?
Yes, but the path is narrow.
Before a court can ask what`s best for the child, you have to prove the parents are unfit or have acted inconsistently with their protected parental status. Being the better option isn`t the legal question.
Custody and visitation are also two separate claims with different rules. Confusing them can cost months.
If you`re a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or caregiver worried about a child, timing matters. Board-Certified Family Law Specialist Janet L. Gemmell breaks down what North Carolina law actually requires.
Read the full post: Link in bio.
#NorthCarolinaFamilyLaw #GrandparentCustody #NCCustody #CapeFearFamilyLaw #Wilmington #Durham #Jacksonville
Behind every good outcome is a team clients can count on. 🎉
Happy 7-year work anniversary to Azalea Pinter, our Senior & Certified Paralegal! Seven years is long enough to have seen this firm change shape more than once, and Azalea has been the steady presence through every version of it. Her training, legal board work, and tech savvy mean your case stays organized and moving, and your questions get answered faster.
And happy 2-year work anniversary to Connor Wallace Green, our Associate Attorney! In just two years, Connor has earned the trust of this team and our clients. He brings empathy, sharp legal work, and real care to families facing some of the hardest moments of their lives, and we`re better for having him in the room.
Thank you both for showing up for our clients every day. 💚
Facing a family law matter anywhere in North Carolina? We`re here to help. 📞 (910) 210-0349
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