Family Law
Divorce, Custody, Support & Mediation
Law Firm Carolinas helps individuals and families navigate separation, divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and the division of marital property. We also assist with premarital and separation agreements, adoption, and name changes.
Our family law team includes Carole R. Albright, T. Keith Black, and Jennifer K. Payne. Carole and Keith are North Carolina Board Certified Specialists in Family Law. Carole and Jennifer are Certified Family Financial Mediators, and Keith also serves as a mediator in family law matters. Jennifer’s practice includes collaborative family law, and Carole and Jennifer also provide parenting coordination services.
We help clients understand their options and choose an approach suited to their circumstances. Our services include negotiation, representation in mediation, collaborative family law, and litigation. We also serve as neutral mediators in appropriate matters.
Our family law attorneys are based in Greensboro and assist with North Carolina matters beyond the communities where our offices are located.
Contact Our Family Law Team
Contact Law Firm Carolinas to discuss your family law matter or inquire about mediation, collaborative family law, or parenting coordination. Please include the county involved and any approaching court dates or deadlines so we can direct your inquiry to the appropriate attorney.
Separation and divorce can raise questions about children, finances, housing, and the future. Our attorneys help clients understand the issues involved and develop a practical plan for moving forward.
We assist with separation agreements, divorce proceedings, and related claims involving custody, support, and property division. We explain how these matters fit together and help clients identify decisions and deadlines that may affect their rights.
When an agreement is possible, we work toward resolution through negotiation or mediation. When court proceedings are needed, we prepare and present the client’s case.
Decisions about children require careful attention to their needs and the family’s circumstances. Our attorneys help parents address custody, parenting schedules, decision-making responsibilities, and child support.
We assist with negotiating parenting arrangements, establishing court orders, and addressing requests to modify or enforce existing orders. We help clients organize relevant information and understand the issues that may affect their case.
Our goal is to help clients develop workable arrangements focused on their children while preparing for litigation when necessary.
Dividing property after separation can involve the family home, retirement accounts, investments, business interests, debts, and other assets. Our attorneys help clients identify the property involved and understand the issues affecting its classification, value, and division.
We review financial records, work with valuation professionals when appropriate, and assist with agreements and court proceedings. We also help address the documents and orders needed to carry out a property division, including those involving retirement benefits.
Throughout the process, we help clients evaluate proposed resolutions in light of their financial circumstances and future needs.
Separation can create immediate financial uncertainty, particularly when spouses have different incomes or financial resources. Our attorneys represent clients seeking support and clients responding to support claims.
We review income, expenses, financial records, and other circumstances relevant to post-separation support and alimony. We help clients understand the issues affecting a claim and evaluate possible agreements.
Our representation includes negotiation, mediation, and court proceedings, as well as appropriate matters involving modification or enforcement of support obligations.
A carefully prepared agreement can clarify financial expectations and address important rights and responsibilities. Our attorneys draft, review, and negotiate premarital, postmarital, and separation agreements.
Depending on the type of agreement and the circumstances, the issues may include property ownership, division of assets and debts, spousal support, and other financial arrangements. Separation agreements may also address parenting and child support matters.
We explain proposed terms, identify concerns, and help clients understand the agreement before signing.
Mediation gives parties an opportunity to discuss disputed issues with the assistance of a neutral mediator. It can help families explore possible agreements involving property division, support, and other family law concerns.
Carole Albright and Jennifer Payne are Certified Family Financial Mediators. Keith Black also serves as a mediator in family law matters. Our attorneys provide mediation services for North Carolina matters, including cases beyond Greensboro and the surrounding communities.
We also represent clients participating in mediation conducted by another mediator. When serving as the neutral mediator, our role is to help the parties work toward an agreement rather than advocate for either side.
Contact Law Firm Carolinas to inquire about scheduling mediation or obtaining representation for an upcoming mediation.
Collaborative family law offers an approach to resolving separation and divorce issues through structured negotiations. The process focuses on sharing information, identifying priorities, and working toward an agreement.
Jennifer Payne is a Certified Collaborative Law Professional with experience helping clients address family law disputes through this process.
We explain how collaborative family law works, the commitments it requires, and whether it may be appropriate for your circumstances.
Contact Law Firm Carolinas to discuss whether collaborative family law may be a suitable approach for your matter.
Ongoing disagreements about parenting arrangements can create stress for parents and children. Parenting coordination can help address recurring communication difficulties and disputes about implementing a parenting plan or custody order.
Carole Albright and Jennifer Payne provide parenting coordination services. The coordinator’s role and authority depend on the applicable appointment and the circumstances of the case.
Contact Law Firm Carolinas to discuss whether you are seeking a parenting coordinator or legal advice about a parenting coordination matter.
