Additional information and client resources that can assist you in getting your life back on track.

Download Our NC Child Expense Tracker Spreadsheet (SPT)

Download Cape Fear Family Law’s NC Child Expense Tracker Spreadsheet (SPT).

Download Our NC Mediation Day Checklist

Download Cape Fear Family Law’s NC Mediation Day Checklist.

Download Our Step-By-Step Guide for When One Parent Disagrees

Download Cape Fear Family Law’s When One Parent Disagrees. A step-by-step guide for parents navigating a co-parent who sees it differently.

Download Our School Year Emergency Contact Authorization Agreement

Download Cape Fear Family Law’s School Year Emergency Contact Authorization Agreement.

Download Our NC Mediation Day Checklist

Download Cape Fear Family Law’s NC Mediation Day Checklist.

Download Our NC Child Expense Tracker

Download Cape Fear Family Law’s NC Child Expense Tracker.

Download Our Financial Mediation Prep Worksheet

Download Cape Fear Family Law’s Financial Mediation Prep Worksheet.

Download Our NC Post Divorce Name Change Checklist

Download Cape Fear Family Law’s NC Post Divorce Name Change Checklist.

Download Our CFFL Separation Cash Flow Survival Guide

Download Cape Fear Family Law’s CFFL Separation Cash Flow Survival Guide.

Download Our NC Child Support Enforcement Reality Toolkit

Download Cape Fear Family Law’s NC Child Support Enforcement Reality Toolkit.

Download Our Worksheet B Evidence Checklist

Download Cape Fear Family Law’s Worksheet B Evidence Checklist.

Download Our Order-in-Place Move-Away & School Change Quick Guide (NC)

Download Cape Fear Family Law’s Order-in-Place Move-Away & School Change Quick Guide.

Download Our Holiday Custody Conflict Resolution Quick Guide

Download Cape Fear Family Law’s Holiday Custody Conflict Resolution Quick Guide.

Download Our 2026 NC Divorce Cost Calculator

Ready to see exactly where your marital estate stands?

Download Cape Fear Family Law’s 2026 NC Divorce Cost Calculator.

Download Our Holiday Custody Conflict Resolution Quick Guide

Holiday custody conflict does not have to become a legal fireworks show in the driveway.

Download Cape Fear Family Law’s Holiday Custody Conflict Resolution Quick Guide to plan safer exchanges, reduce alcohol-related conflict, and protect your children before the holiday weekend begins.

Download Our NC Child Support Job-Loss & Worksheet Checklist

Lost your job or worried your child support number is wrong?

Download Cape Fear Family Law’s NC Child Support Job-Loss & Worksheet Checklist before the next payment comes due. The checklist helps you gather the documents needed to understand Worksheet A, B, or C, prepare for a modification consultation, and avoid the costly mistake of waiting while support arrears vest.

Download Our 2026 Summer Custody Survival Tool Kit

Download our FREE 2026 Summer Custody Survival Tool Kit and learn how to:

• Review your custody order before problems arise
• Handle out-of-state travel correctly
• Track summer camp and childcare expenses
• Navigate hurricane evacuations and schedule disruptions
• Know the difference between a custody violation and a simple annoyance

Built specifically for North Carolina parents.

Download Our Homewrecker Evidence Guide 2026

Don’t lose your case before it starts. Download my Homewrecker Evidence Guide to see the 10 places they forgot to hide their tracks—and how to grab them legally.

Download Our Military Divorce Deployment Checklist 2026

Download our Military Divorce Deployment Checklist to see the 10 tactical moves to secure your perimeter before you ship out.

Download Your Facebook Messages

Use our step-by-step instructions: to download your Facebook messages

Keep Your Kids Safe Online

How to Protect Your Child’s Mobile Device Usage: view our blog post
How to Keep Kids Safe on YouTube [Full Guide 2022]: view this helpful article we found on the internet

Paternity and DNA Testing

ARCpoint Labs of Jacksonville N.C.
Offering various paternity and DNA tests.
3221 Henderson Drive.
Jacksonville, NC 28546
​Phone: 910-330-0500
www.arcpointlabs.com/jacksonville-nc/

Divorce and Parenting

Cooperative Parenting & Divorce – Local program that offers an interactive, comprehensive resources for parents to examine the complex reality of parenting apart. For info: 910-256-6163

Making Two Homes Work – Online educational program that examines the impact of conflict on children and how to create a more cooperative co-parenting relationship.
dc4k.org and divorcecare.org – Located nearby support groups where parents can share experiences and rebuild their lives. Children aged 5-12 can participate in activities and make friends with others going through similar transitions.

Mental Health

Bridge Builders
311 Judges Road
Building 1, Unit E
Wilmington, NC 28405
​Phone: 910-792-9888
bridgebuilderscounseling.com

Karen Wheeler
3173 Wrightsville Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
​Phone: 910.251.7950
[email protected]

Kim Johnson
16581 US HWY 17 North Suite 600
Hampstead, NC, 28443
Phone: 910.270.9995
www.anchorpsychological.com/

Heather Lanier
7741 Market St. Suite I
Wilmington, NC 28411
Phone: 910.343.8424
thetrinitywellnesscenter.com

Loralie Grigas
1328 N. Lake Park Blvd., Suite 109
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Phone: 910.458.4544
[email protected]

Brenda Knierim
3907 Wrightsville Avenue, Suite 110
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: 910.799.6162
[email protected]
itahealing.com

Thomas Mates
7032 Wrightsville Ave # 103
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: 910.256.6163
matesmentalhealth.com

George Gates
1606 Wellington Ave, Suite H
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910.793.6144
[email protected]
https://gatewaypsych.com/

Dr. Phillip Sharp – Psychologist, New Hanover County
219 Racine Dr., Ste. A3
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: 910.313.0460
www.phillipsharp.net

Insight Health Services – Linda Whitlock, MSW, New Hanover County
311 N. Second Street, Suite 1
Wilmington , NC 28401
Phone: 910.251.2106
[email protected]
insightwellnessservices.com

Integrated Therapy Associates – Yael Gold, Ph.D., New Hanover County
3907 Wrightsville Avenue, Suite 110
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: 910.799.6162
[email protected]
itahealing.com

Agape Counseling Services – Troy Peverall, LPC, LCAS, CCS, New Hanover County
3806 Peachtree Ave., Unit 210
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: 910.251.7789
[email protected]
agape-counseling.org

Potentials – Shelley Chambers, MSW, LCSW, Wilmington, NC
2505 S. 17th St., Suite 200
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910.254.4545
[email protected]
potentialsnc.com

Mary Christine Parks, LMFT
4302 Wrightsville Avenue Suite 1
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: 910.622.7204
[email protected]
marychristineparks.com

Marcia Gadlin Gelman, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMT, LLC 717-208-8154
Wilmington NC Counseling – Charis Counseling Center, Kim Longbottom and Tracy Boyer-Matthews
4014 Oleander Office Park,
Suite 103, Building D
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: 910.791.5171

Spiritual Health

First Baptist Church
411 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910.763.2471
fbcwilmington.org

Grace Baptist Church
1401 N. College Rd.
Wilmington NC, 28405
Phone: 910.799.6442
gracenc.org

Divorce Care – Spiritual Assistance
Phone: 800.489.7778
[email protected]
divorcecare.org

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Shelter & Hotline (Wilmington)
Phone: 910.343.0703

North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Phone: 888.232.9124

Brunswick County, Hope Harbor Home
Phone: 910.754.5726

Pender County, Safe Haven of Pender
Phone: 910.259.8989

Private Investigators

Lighthouse Investigative – Serving the Wilmington, NC area and beyond, Lighthouse Investigative stands by to provide you with the information you need at a competitive price.
212 Princess Street,
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910.803.1411
[email protected]

Bert Croom, LLC – Private Investigations, New Hanover County
201 N. Front Street, Suite 513
Wilmington, N.C. 28401
Phone: 910.350.6777
[email protected]

Cape Fear Investigative Services – Private Investigator, New Hanover County
401 N. Chestnut St. – Suite D
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910.762.4374
[email protected]
capefearinvestigative.com

East Coast Private Investigations – Private Investigator, New Hanover County
1516 Dawson Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910.341.0006
[email protected]
eastcoastprivateinvestigations.com

Family Law Attorneys in other Counties

Separating Together – Adrian J. Davis, Wake County
Adrian Jane Davis – Separating Together – Wake County
4600 Marriott Drive, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27612
Phone: 919.573.4842
separatingtogether.com

Hatcher Law Group – Rowan, Stanly and Union Counties
801 East Trade Street, Suite 100,
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704.769.2566
hatcherlawgroup.com

Rosen Law Firm – Durham, Cabarrus, Wake, Orange, Gaston, Johnston, Mecklenburg Counties
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 118
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Phone: 919.787.6668
rosen.com

Child Support

N.C. Child Support Calculator – Rosen Law Firm, North Carolina
rosen.com/childcalculator

N.C. Division of Social Services – N.C. Department of Health and Human Services
ncdhhs.gov

Collaborative Attorneys

J. Albert Clyburn
502 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910.202.1077

Ashley Michael
701 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910.815.0085
[email protected]

Financial

Coastline Mortgage
coastline-mortgage.com

• Form 303: Domestic Action Coversheet
• Form 1226: N.C. Child Support Guidelines
• Form 262: Motion to Modify Child Support
• Form 263: Motion to Show Cause for Child Support
• Form 268: Order to Show Cause for Child Support
• Form 274: Consent Order to Modify Child Support
• Form 627: Worksheet A Child Support Obligation Primary Custody
• Form 628: Worksheet B Child Support Obligation Joint or Shared Physical Custody
• Form 629: Worksheet C Child Support Obligation Split Custody