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How Special Needs Trusts Protect Your Child’s Benefits During and After a North Carolina Divorce
When you’re navigating a divorce in North Carolina, your "to-do" list is already exhausting. But when you have a child with a disability, that list isn't just about who gets the Crock-Pot or the Corolla; it’s about protecting a lifeline.
The Homewrecker Law in 2026
Why Alienation of Affection Is Alive, Well, and Costing Millions in North Carolina
Erica Benson Named 2025 Pillar of Success
Every firm needs its pillars—the people you can count on when the pressure is high, the schedule is packed, and the clients need someone steady in their corner.
Paige O’Bryan Named 2025 Knowledge and Achievement Award Winner
We are beyond excited to announce that Paige O'Bryan is the recipient of Cape Fear Family Law's 2025 Knowledge & Achievement Award!
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Granger Benson Named 2025 Top Litigator
Some attorneys practice law. Granger Benson executes it with the precision, discipline, and relentless drive of a Marine Corps Major—which is exactly what he is.
Waneta Ellis Named 2025 Top Litigator
When something needs to be done for a client—when a child’s safety hangs in the balance, when a father needs his voice heard, when the courthouse is closing and your filing isn’t complete—Waneta Ellis stands in the gap.
Grace Measel Named 2025 Most Supportive Operations and Admin Award Winner
Here's something they don't teach you in law school: the person who answers the phone is the most important person in the building.
Sarah Winkler Named 2025 Most Supportive Team Member
Every photographer knows the secret to a perfect image: it's not just about what you see. It's about light, timing, patience, and an eye trained to notice what others miss.
Marcus Tingling Named 2025 Client Champion Attorney Award Runner-Up
This year, Cape Fear Family Law is proud to recognize Marcus Tingling as the 2025 Runner-Up for the Client Champion Attorney Award—a remarkable achievement that speaks volumes about his dedication, skill, and the profound impact he has made in such a short time.
Roy Jacobs Wins the 2025 Client Champion Attorney Award
If you’re keeping score at home (and apparently our clients are), that makes W. Roy Jacobs the undisputed champion of client satisfaction at Cape Fear Family Law.
