Catherine R. Bailey

Catherine R. Bailey

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Adoption ... +7 more

4917 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 271, Raleigh, NC

About Catherine

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 46%

Again, divorce and separation can be a broad term related to the issues that arise at the end of a marriage. Often the former couple can resolve their marital issues by agreement.

21 years

46%
Family 46%

"Family Law" encompasses many things including divorce, separation, child custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, domestic violence, adoption, and prenuptial or postnuptial agreements. I also mediate all types of family law cases.

21 years

46%
Adoption 1%

Whether an adoption is uncontested or contested, domestic or international, adopting a relative or adopting a child you have never met, adoption is one of the most rewarding areas of my practice. it can also be one of the most difficult to do right.

21 years

1%
Alimony 1%

Whether you're seeking alimony or your former spouse is seeking it, alimony remains one of the most difficult areas of family law to resolve as it varies so much from case to case. Preparation and solid financial evidence is key.

21 years

1%
Child Custody 1%

Where your children live and who has the authority to raise them is the most important issue in most situations. It is important to advocate for what you believe to be in your child's best interests and why that is the case.

21 years

1%
Child Support 1%

Making sure that the children have what they need to grow up happy and healthy is a vital part of any breakup where children are involved. It can be challenging to determine the income and the costs associated with caring for your children.

21 years

1%
Domestic Violence 1%

Sometimes a relationship ends in violence and one party finds him or herself in need of protection. It is important to know that the evidence is gathered and presented in the manner to be successful in court.

21 years

1%
Guardianship 1%

Unfortunately, sometimes people cannot manage their own affairs because they are minor children who have no parents available to care for them or because they do not have the capacity to care for themselves.

21 years

1%
Marriage and Prenuptials 1%

Protecting your assets and income while entering into a marriage is something not everyone thinks about but everyone should. Even if you do not have a lot of assets as you marry, planning what you agree is fair now can inform the future.

21 years

1%
Uncontested Divorce 1%

Finalizing a divorce after the mandatory one-year separation period can give a sense of finality and relief. It is also nice to know that when you have an attorney representing you you will never have to appear in court to finalize the divorce.

21 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 20 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Fresh Start Family Law

4917 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 271, Raleigh, NC, 27606

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Catherine R. Bailey's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

Catherine R. Bailey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Danielle Janacek

Family lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Catherine is an amazing advocate and shows great compassion toward her clients."

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George Nickel

Family lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"A terrific advocate for her clients!"

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Michael Waddington

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Catherine. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Liana Orta

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2005

Award of Distinction, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, Fresh Start Family Law

2009 - 2019

Partner, Bailey Family Law

2006 - 2009

Senior Associate, Law Offices of Mark E. Sullivan

Associations

2006 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

2005

Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor (cum laude)

1998

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Family Law from A to Z

Marriage Dissolution - Process and Procedure

2019

Family Law and the Mechanics: Say it Loud, Say it Clear

Enforcing Equitable Distribution Orders

2015

Family Law Specialization Exam Review

Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption

2014

Family Law Survey

The Basics of Representing Military Families in Divorce in North Carolina

2014

Advanced Family Law

Effectively Arguing Contempt Issues

2008

2008 LANC Winter Task Force Meetings

The Basics of Representing Military Spouses in Divorces in North Carolina

Languages

English

Activity

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