Why Choose Us?
- Over 50 Years of Combined Family Law Experience
- Personalized Legal Strategies Tailored to Your Situation
- Recognized by Business North Carolina Legal Elite and Super Lawyers
- Compassionate Representation With Firm Advocacy
- Trusted Guidance From Start to Resolution
Family law matters can be emotionally overwhelming and legally complex. Our goal is to help you move forward with confidence while protecting your rights under North Carolina law. We proudly serve clients throughout New Bern, Carteret County, Craven County, Pamlico County, and surrounding communities in North Carolina.
Hear From Our Clients
Very happy with the communication. What I was going for was going to be tough. However, Juliana Styron was with me the whole way with sound advice. Juliana was very comforting and allowed me to not be so afraid or upset. I highly recommend. – William H.
Family Law Services We Provide in North Carolina
Family law covers a wide range of legal issues involving spouses, parents, children, and extended family members. Our attorneys regularly represent clients in both negotiated resolutions and contested court proceedings. Our core family law services include the following:
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements offer key legal protections and reduce the need for legal intervention in case of divorce. However, those agreements should protect both parties’ interests. Our firm can draft, review, and negotiate prenups and postnups to ensure a fair division of property and other key matters.
Separation
Choosing to separate from your spouse can be a difficult decision. When and how you initiate the separation can significantly impact your case. While North Carolina doesn’t require legal separation or separation agreements before filing for divorce, working with a family law attorney can be helpful. Separation agreements can set guidelines for how debts and bills will be handled, protect your inheritance rights, and temporarily resolve issues like spousal and child support, custody, and more. Our firm can help you file for legal separation or create a separation agreement that protects your best interests.
Divorce
Filing for divorce isn’t just emotionally charged—it can dramatically affect your income, property rights, lifestyle, and other factors. Greene, Wilson, Styron & Thomas helps clients meet North Carolina divorce deadlines and filing requirements. We’ll listen to your concerns, explain the law, and offer personalized legal guidance throughout your case.
Working with a divorce attorney can reduce stress and eliminate the need for communication with your estranged spouse. Whether your divorce is resolved through agreement, mediation, or litigation, we’ll work tirelessly to help you get a fair result.
Child Custody & Visitation
Custody cases often involve some of the most emotional and difficult issues parents face. North Carolina courts determine custody based on the best interests of the child.
Two types of custody may be awarded:
- Physical custody – where the child lives and their daily schedule
- Legal custody – authority to make major decisions about the child’s upbringing
Parents may share custody jointly or one parent may receive primary custody. Our attorneys help clients develop parenting plans, present evidence supporting custody goals, and modify existing custody arrangements when circumstances change.
Child Support
Child support helps both parents financially contribute to their child’s upbringing. Our attorneys can explain what you may be entitled to receive or expect to pay and advocate for an equitable result that protects your child’s best interests.
Spousal Support and Alimony
North Carolina law allows for two types of spousal support: post-separation support and alimony. Either spouse can request support, regardless of their gender, and the courts will evaluate the request on a case-by-case basis. Judges consider factors like your earnings and ability to earn. They also consider whether the dependent spouse engaged in “marital misconduct,” which can affect the amount of support or whether it is awarded at all.
Greene, Wilson, Styron & Thomas will help you evaluate the likelihood of paying or receiving support and prepare a compelling case in your favor.
Property Division
The longer you’ve been married, the more difficult property division can be. Our firm will help you disentangle assets and argue for a fair division. Whether your divorce involves real estate, retirement funds and pensions, inheritances, family businesses, or other property, we’ll fight for your best interests.
Domestic Violence and Protective Orders
Domestic violence poses a serious threat to your and your children’s lives. If you need help extricating yourself from a dangerous situation, trust our attorneys to prioritize your safety and assertively advocate for your needs. Our firm can help you obtain protective orders and show evidence of domestic abuse to support your divorce or custody case.
Other Family Law Services
In addition to our core services, our firm also handles adoptions, paternity issues, grandparents’ rights, and more. If you don’t see your specific issue on our website, reach out to us to find out how we can help.
Consult Our Family Law Attorney Today
Family law disputes can shape your future for years to come. Having the right legal advocate by your side can make a meaningful difference. The attorneys at Greene, Wilson, Styron & Thomas provide experienced and compassionate representation for clients throughout New Bern and eastern North Carolina. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help protect your family and your future.
