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Raleigh Has 131 Child Custody Attorneys with 841 Reviews

Stauff & Gross, PLLC
8394 Six Forks Rd, Suite 2104, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: Jordan began her legal career working for Legal Aid of North Carolina in the Raleigh office for over four years. She focused on family law cases and was involved in many highly contested child custody and domestic violence cases. With Stauff & Gro...

Rating: 10

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iTicket.law
608 West Johnson Street, Suite 13, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Family and more

Rating: 6.5

Call for a consultation(833) 915-2754

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Child Custody Lawyers in Raleigh, NC

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Child Custody

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Daphne Edwards Divorce & Family Law, P.C.
2301 Rexwoods Drive, Suite 118, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: With more than two decades of experience, Daphne Edwards & her team focus exclusively on divorce and family law matters addressing the most complex issues facing divorcing couples: custody, asset division, alimony and child support, mediation and ...

Rating: 10

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Tharrington Smith, LLP
150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1800, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony and more

Bio: Jaye Meyer is listed in the Best Lawyers in America® and North Carolina Super Lawyers®. Ms Meyer received the Super Lawyers award for Top 50 Women Lawyers in North Carolina from 2010-2014, and Top 100 Lawyers in 2011. She has been recognized by Bu...

Rating: 10

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Wake Family Law Group
4350 Lassiter At North Hills Ave Ste 360, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Helen O’Shaughnessy (formerly Oliver), a principal in Wake Family Law Group, is a board certified family law specialist. Helen has been recognized by Business North Carolina magazine as one of the Legal Elite in North Carolina for family law (2007...

Rating: 10

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The Palme Law Firm, P.A.
5 W Hargett St., #507, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Steve Palme began The Palme Law Firm in 2009 and focuses primarily on family law issues, including child custody and child support, alimony, equitable distribution, domestic violence and family-law issues. Steve has handled both interstate and int...

Rating: 9.1

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McIlveen Family Law Firm
Two Hannover Square, 434, Fayetteville Street, Suite 2300, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: I am the lawyer for you if you want to resolve your divorce or custody case without going through a nasty court battle. As your attorney, I will be on your side throughout the case. What does this mean for you? It means that I will work with you t...

Rating: 9.5

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Barefoot Family Law
1117 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: I am a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law. I handle Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support including Post Separation Support and Alimony, Equitable Distribution, Prenuptial Agreements, Separation Agreements, Modificatio...

Rating: 9.7

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Oak City Family Law
9209 Baileywick Road, Suite 203, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Mediation, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: The practice of law requires a level head and stamina. To provide the best services and advice to my clients, I do spend time away from the office. I enjoy exercising and outdoor activites. As well, I spend a good deal of time with my family and m...

Rating: 9.5

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Wake Family Law Group
4350 Lassiter At North Hills Ave Ste 360, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Alimony and more

Bio: Mike was admitted to practice in North Carolina in 1982, after having received a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1971, a master’s degree in education from North Carolina State University in 1976 and a Juri...

Rating: 10

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New Direction Family Law
150 Fayetteville St., Suite 500, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptials and more

Bio: Sarah J. Hink is a partner of New Direction Family Law and has practiced family law exclusively since being licensed by the North Carolina Bar. Sarah’s knowledge of the law, emphasis on communication, and her ability to empathize with clients whil...

Rating: 9.8

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Raleigh Divorce Law Firm
8341 Bandford Way, Suite 1, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Alimony and more

Bio: Attorney Daniel “Dan” O’Malley joined Raleigh Divorce Law Firm in September 2025. Dan has been practicing family law since 2010 and is a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist. He has also been recognized as Best Lawyers in America for Family Law. ...

Rating: 7.5

Call for a consultation(919) 873-4496

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Stauff & Gross, PLLC
8394 Six Forks Road, Suite 104, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Matthew Stauff believes the practice of law is a privilege that requires him to fight for those needing advocacy during life’s most trying times. He represents clients in divorce proceedings, child custody hearings, and defends those who have been...

Rating: 8.7

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Matheson & Associates, PLLC
127 W. Hargett St., Suite 100, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: I am a passionate, dedicated family law attorney in North Raleigh Wake Co. with a growing family law practice. I help clients with all manner of issues related to their romantic and/or marital relationships- from prenuptial agreements before marri...

Rating: 9.7

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P. O. Box 26268, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Litigation, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "Ms. Jurney is representing me in a child custody and support case. Throughout the prep work to the temporary hearing, I was thoroughly impressed by the amount of information we were able to exchange at each meeting, how quickly Ms. Jurney comprehe..."

Rating: 10

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Leitner, Bragg & Griffin
1951 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Alimony, Child Support and more

Bio: Board certified specialist serving clients and families in North Carolina with compassion, strength, and clear guidance with their various family law needs. |Jordan grew up in Union County, North Carolina and now resides there with her children. J...

Rating: 8.9

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Tharrington Smith, LLP
150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1800, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Lynn Burleson is a native of Albemarle, North Carolina. He was admitted to the practice of law in North Carolina after receiving his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Public Administration degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,...

Rating: 10

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New Direction Family Law
150 Fayetteville St., Suite 500, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Alimony and more

Bio: Sara Bolasny moved to the triangle area from NYC in 2019 and has committed herself to the practice of family law. While in New York, Sara worked as an Assistant District Attorney with the Bronx District Attorneys office where she focused primarily...

Rating: 9.3

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4048 Barrett Dr, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family

Bio: James F. (Rik) Lovett, Jr. has been practicing law for roughly 27 years in Raleigh (Wake County, N.C. and the surrounding counties). Shortly after beginning his legal career as a bankruptcy attorney, Rik gravitated toward the more scintillating, p...

Rating: 9.5

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Batch, Poore and Williams, PC
120 Penmarc Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence

Bio: Bonnie Ansley Thompson is a licensed attorney in the State of North Carolina. Bonnie currently focuses her practice in the areas of family law and domestic violence. She graduated in the top of her class at North Carolina Central University School...

Rating: 7.8

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