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Raleigh Has 122 Child Custody Attorneys with 817 Reviews

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

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 16 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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Barefoot Family Law
1117 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 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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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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Oak City Family Law
9209 Baileywick Road, Suite 203, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 24 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: 9.6

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

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 20 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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Matheson & Associates, PLLC
127 W. Hargett St., Suite 100, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 16 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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Tharrington Smith, LLP
150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1800, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 45 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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McIlveen Family Law Firm
Two Hannover Square, 434, Fayetteville Street, Suite 2300, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 13 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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Mary Gurganus
109 N Boylan Avenue, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Bio: I am the CEO and founder of Triangle Divorce Lawyers, and for more than 20 years, I have helped families move through difficult transitions. My promise to every client is simple: your voice will be heard, you will never walk alone, and you will em...

Rating: 9.2

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P. O. Box 26268, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 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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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: 6.9

Call for a consultation(919) 873-4496

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Kelly Thompson Family Law
609 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation

Bio: Kelly has been licensed to practice law since 2007 and has focused solely on family law since that time. She graduated, cum laude, from the Campbell School of Law in 2007 in the top ten percent (10%) of her class. During her time at Campbell, Kell...

Rating: 8.2

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New Direction Family Law
150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 500, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation

Bio: Matt Jackson is a dedicated North Carolina family law attorney who brings over 15 years of legal experience to the clients he serves. A proud graduate of UNC Wilmington with a B.A. in History, he went on to earn his law degree from Wake Forest Uni...

Rating: 8.0

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Allen and Spence
2501 Blue Ridge Rd, #250, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

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

Bio: I am married, have two children, and playthe bass in our church's praise and worship band. I started working in a law office when I was an undergraduate in 1989 and that's where I discovered family law. I decided to go to law school and have never...

Rating: 8.4

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

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 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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Charles R. Ullman & Associates
109 S Bloodworth St, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

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

The compassionate divorce lawyers at Charles Ullman & Assoc. can help you during a difficult time.

Rating: 8.4

Call for a consultation(877) 378-2979

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Marshall & Taylor PLLC
221 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Adoption and more

Bio: For Kathryn Tart, family law is about more than resolving disputes — it’s about helping clients bring order and clarity to some of the most overwhelming times in their lives. Since 2004, she has dedicated her career to guiding families through div...

Rating: 6.9

Call for a consultation(919) 804-1614

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4048 Barrett Dr, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 35 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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New Direction Family Law
150 Fayetteville St., Suite 500, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: Chris is a native North Carolinian, born and raised in Benson. After attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he double-majored in Political Science and Communications, Chris graduated from the Saint Louis University School ...

Rating: 8.2

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Fresh Start Family Law
4917 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 271, Raleigh, NC

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: First-generation American Attorney Kathy H. Lucas is a former New Jersey resident who now lives and works in Raleigh, NC where she practices family law exclusively. Attorney Lucas devotes her considerable legal knowledge and skills to such issues ...

Rating: 9.2

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