Family Law Services

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Contested and uncontested divorces; "absolute divorce," and divorce from bed and board.

In North Carolina, a divorce may be obtained only after the husband and wife have lived separate and apart for one year. 

Temporary child custody, emergency child custody, custody relocations, custody modification, grandparent visitation.

In North Carolina, an order for child custody is based on what is in the best interest of the child.

Establishment of child support, temporary and permanent child support, modification of child support, contempt for non-payment of child support, and enforcement mechanisms like civil contempt. 

Division of marital assets and debts, otherwise known in North Carolina as equitable distribution.

In North Carolina, there is a presumption that an equal (50/50) division of the marital estate is fair and equitable. 

From temporary spousal support (post-separation support) to permanent alimony as well as modification and enforcement.

To receive alimony in North Carolina, you must be a "dependent spouse", your spouse must be a "supporting spouse", and an award of alimony must be equitable based on a variety of factors.

Prenuptial Agreements (prenups), premarital agreements, and antenuptial agreements.

Interim separation agreements, partial settlement agreements, post-nuptial agreements, and comprehensive property settlement agreements.

Family law matters that need judicial intervention -- when a judge has to decide. While an agreement or consent order is always the ideal and desired outcome, it is sometimes necessary to use the court system to achieve a desired result. 

Collaborative divorce in Winston Salem, North Carolina is a private and confidential process that enables spouses to resolve disputes outside of court through solution-oriented, interest-based settlement negotiations. 

 If you would like to learn more about collaborative divorce in North Carolina, reach out to family law attorney Bennett D. Rainey or contact a Winston-Salem collaborative divorce lawyer online today.

Adopting a child can be one of the most compassionate acts a person can do for a child. Family law attorney Bennett D. Rainey believes that all adoptions are centered on the love one has for a child who needs a family. While adopting a child in need is certainly an act of genuine love, the legal adoption process can be overwhelming and challenging.

Consult with an adoption lawyer in Winston Salem, North Carolina, to find out more about the adoption process whether it be a private adoption, step-parent adoption, or adult adoptions.