Of all the categories of law, family law tends to be a bit more unpleasant than the others, as it encompasses things like divorces, child custody, and the splitting of estate belongings. Unfortunately, about half of all the marriages in America end in divorce these days, so family law is a busy practice. Child custody cases tend to be very adversarial and intense, that’s not something you want to be going through alone. The stress of it alone could cause an outburst in court that could convince the jury you don’t deserve to have your own kids. After a certain point, this can all become all but impossible for you to navigate yourself. A professional family lawyer will be able to do everything they can to keep you from getting the short end of any stick, things you yourself wouldn’t even be aware of. Family law does also deal with more positive things like adoption, which can be a long and complex process.
Experienced Family Lawyer
At the Smithfield Law Firm, our family law attorneys have more than four decades of experience helping North Carolinian's resolve a wide range of family law matters. You can rely on our skills and experience to help you achieve the best possible outcome to your legal situation. To discuss your concern, please contact an attorney at our law offices in either the Johnston County Smithfield location or the Wake County Garner location today.
We provide compassionate and knowledgeable legal counsel in all family legal services including those involving:
- Divorce
- Adoptions
- Grandparents’ Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Paternity and Legitimation Actions
- Premarital (Prenuptial) Agreements
- Ante-Nuptial (Post-nuptial) Agreements
- Enforcement and Modification of Court Orders
- No Contact / Stalking Protective Orders
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Child Support
- Alimony
Are you a father seeking the right to visit his children? Are you a mother who needs help obtaining court-ordered child support payments? Are you thinking of expanding your family through adoption? We can help you with all of these concerns and more. We know how to work efficiently so that we can resolve your legal issue effectively for a reasonable cost.
Power of Attorney
Not having experienced legal representation with you during any legal situation is a disaster waiting to happen. Even if the police are just asking you questions, you certainly have the right to stay silent until your lawyer arrives. Anything you say can and will be used against you in court, your lawyer can keep you from mis-speaking or incriminating yourself by accident. The bond between client and lawyer is still sacred and respected fully, the things you tell your lawyer will simple never be repeated again. The next time you find yourself in litigation or legal trouble, you need to make sure you’ve got a lawyer you can trust by your side.
