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Durham, NC Child custody lawyers

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Laurel Solomon
5.0 stars 3 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1988
I am a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Family Law Specialist. I strive to provide my clients with excellent work product and individualized attention. My practice is limited to Durham and Orange (Chapel Hill, Hillsborough) Counties in N...
Practice areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Family
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Gray Ellis
4.5 stars 11 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2002
Voted Best Attorney in Durham in 2014 and 2015. Board Certified Specialist in Family Law.
Practice areas: Child Custody, Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Trusts, Family
Call (919) 695-9641 Message Website
Call (919) 695-9641 Message Website
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D. Averett
5.0 stars 9 reviews
Avvo Rating: 9.5
Licensed since 1998
I love practicing law. Guiding people through the upheaval of a custody battle, the end of a marriage or the aftermath following the death of a loved one is a honor and a position of trust that I take seriously. I enjoy finding creative ways to so...
Practice areas: Child Custody, Family, Child Support, Alimony, Divorce & Separation
Fixed-fee services: Document review: Prenuptial agreement - $149, Create a prenuptial agreement - $895, and more
Call (919) 525-3474 Message Website
Call (919) 525-3474 Message Website
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Document review: Separation agreement
$199 fixed fee
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Julianna Woodmansee
5.0 stars 7 reviews
Avvo Rating: 9.2
Licensed since 1990
Julie has been certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a Specialist in Family Law. For over 21 years, Julie has effectively advocated for individuals in family law matters in Durham and Orange County courts. As a mediator and Collaborative Di...
Practice areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family, Mediation, Marriage & Prenuptials
Martha Milam
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Avvo Rating: 9.9
Licensed since 1987
It is my goal to provide each of my clients with high-quality, personalized representation for their family law needs. Please visits my website, www.milamfamilylaw.com to learn more about me and my approach to the practice of Family Law.
Practice areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Alimony, Family
Jillian Mack
5.0 stars 19 reviews
Avvo Rating: 8.4
Licensed since 2012
Jillian E. Mack, from Lexington, North Carolina, joined Ellis Family Law in November 2013 as an associate attorney. Prior to joining EFL Jillian ran her own law office practicing in the areas of Family, Employment, and Criminal Law. She is known...
Practice areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Alimony
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Autumn Osbourne
5.0 stars 12 reviews
Avvo Rating: 8.0
Licensed since 2009
Award winning "Best in Durham" family attorney. A family law firm for ALL families! Call now
Practice areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation, Alimony, Child Support
Call (919) 724-4060 Message Website
Call (919) 724-4060 Message Website
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Laura Kastner
5.0 stars 8 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.5
Licensed since 2015
Bagwell Holt Smith P.A.: Client-focused firm for over 30 years.
Practice areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Family, Divorce & Separation
Call (919) 251-5696 Message Website
Call (919) 251-5696 Message Website
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Nisha Williams
4.5 stars 12 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.6
Licensed since 2009
Attorney Nisha Williams Child Custody Lawyer who can help mediate your case or take it to trial.
Practice areas: Child Custody, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence
Call (919) 666-6460 Message Website
Call (919) 666-6460 Message Website
Barbara Szombatfalvy
5.0 stars 5 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.1
Licensed since 2005
Barbara works to establish strong, positive relationships with her clients and helps them navigate the emotional upheavals of divorce, achieve financial stability, and reduce the stress that divorce places on children. Whether in negotiation or li...
Practice areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Alimony, Family, Child Support

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30-minute Divorce & Separation advice session: $69

Document review: Prenuptial agreement: $149

Document review: Uncontested divorce (without children): $495

Uncontested divorce (with children): $1995

File for uncontested divorce: $995

Child custody

If you are getting divorced and have children, part of the divorce agreement will involve determining where and with whom the children will live. A child custody lawyer can help you negotiate custody, either by agreement or in court. The custodial parent (the one the child lives with) earns the legal right to make decisions regarding the child's lifestyle, welfare, and education. Some parents opt for joint custody, which means children divide their time between both parents' homes, and parents share the right to make decisions on behalf of the children. If you as parents are unable to agree on child custody, a judge will decide for you.