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18 Nov, 2024 by Corinne hauck
Very helpful with my traffic matter
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08 Nov, 2024 by Daisy hui
Matt handled my car accident in Durham a few years ago and made it as seamless as possible! I recommend him to everyone I know.
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08 Nov, 2024 by Cj a
The team at Constantinou & Burkert, PLLC have been nothing short of exemplary. No fuss, do what they say, and meet expectations. Highly recommended for your legal needs in the RTP.
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13 Dec, 2024 by Mark fossum
I am very grateful for Barri's (and her staff) help over more than a year working with her. My separation was not one I wanted, but worked with my wife’s management of our relationship. After talking to a few attorneys it was clear Barri was aligned with my goals of protecting the well-being of my children, and not getting emotionally involved in the process. I was crystal clear on my terms around what I would fight for, and she translated that into a separation agreement that benefited my kids and their futures. She is a thoughtful, caring, kind, and intelligent professional and person. She is highly respected in the Triangle and that was apparent during our mediations. I highly recommend consulting Barri if you need help.
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27 Nov, 2023 by Steve
Ms. Payne represented me in a Separation and Divorce proceeding. despite the process taking longer than expected I appreciate her attention to detail and professionalism during the course of it. her legal knowledge and expertise allowed me to retain enough of my financial assets that I could rebuild my life.
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28 Jul, 2022 by Rossy gutierrez
Ms Payne was the BEST!!
I’m so thankful for a stress-free divorce!
I was always up to date with everything that was going on and she talked me through it all. Windy was also so kind and helpful and positive through it all. I will forever be grateful.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Bill
Amanda Knight proved to be all I could hope for and more in obtaining an absolute divorce. With a selfless background in pro bono and legal aid services, she calmly and compassionately applied her expertise with sensitivity to all parties, keeping me informed every step of the way.
She has earned my gratitude and unqualified endorsement, clearly deserving of her multi-year Rising Stars rating by SuperLawyers.com.
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25 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
Amanda Knight at Ellis Family Law handled my case with attention to detail, thoroughness, and good communication. I was given top notch legal advice and representation on how to navigate through a difficult divorce and custody battle. I recommend Ms. Knight to anyone seeking fair and legal representation from basic divorce settlements, mediation, to complicated litigation.
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29 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
If you are looking for a divorce attorney, I highly recommend Amanda Knight. She is knowledgeable, experienced and really efficient with her time. She made herself available to me whenever I had questions or wanted to discuss details about the divorce. She understands that divorce is challenging for those going through it and treated me with kindness and respect. There were also a couple of uncommon circumstances in my case, including possession of a dog, that she was able to easily handle. Again, I highly recommend her.
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31 Aug, 2023 by Emily
Autumn was referred to me by a friend who had been in legal action AGAINST a former spouse represented by Autumn. She knew Autumn was exactly who I needed to get my separation done efficiently and professionally, while helping me maintain an amicable relationship at home for us and our kids. Autumn upheld her reputation in my case and I will not hesitate to contact her for any legal needs in the future.
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21 Jul, 2021 by Brandi
Autumn was by my side the whole step of the way throughout getting my separation. She thought of things I never would have thought about during my process, so it saved me a lot of pain and aggravation down the road. You can really tell she does her job very thoroughly and cares about the wellbeing of her clients.
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16 Jul, 2015 by Anonymous
Autumn has helped me more than i can put it words. Autumn has gave me peace. Answered every question I had. She is on top of things. Responds back to me within minutes of asking her questions. Being a young mother, I wanted the best for me and my child and Autumn is the best you can find. I highly highly recommend her to anyone. She is by far the best lawyer. She doesn't make you feel intimidated knowing your talking to a lawyer, she helps you understand whats going on and keeps you updated every step of the way! She is caring and very competitive. If I every need anything in the future-Autumn will be my go to!
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02 Dec, 2019 by Justin
Barbara and Julie are total professionals and highly recommend them to anyone. They went above and beyond, totally affordable, and met my every need. Thank you so much Barbara for making this a comfortable experience in such a difficult situation.
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09 Sep, 2019 by Amanda
Barbara is fast, efficient, experienced, caring, and professional. She made sure I understood my options, she walked me through the thorny bits, she provided expert guidance along the away, and she did all of these with a candor and kindness I very much appreciated.
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12 Apr, 2019 by Anonymous
Barbara was wonderful throughout what could have been a very difficult time. I found her to be very knowledgeable, calming and level headed, and that was exactly what I needed. Everything went very smoothy. I highly recommend her.
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01 May, 2019 by Anonymous
Nicole is a compassionate, kind, smart person who (almost literally) held my hand through my divorce. I didn't want to get divorced, but once that was decided, I knew I wanted it to be done with kindness, empathy, and without trying to best anyone. My former spouse and I were able to navigate the divorce process easily with help from Nicole. I have sent at least 6 friends to her and they were all pleased as well. In a world where there's this idea of family lawyers being sharks, Nicole is a breath of fresh air. She helps you through a sad, necessary time without making me feel exploited or like I was making things worse for my children and ex-spouse. I cannot say enough good things about her practice.
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01 May, 2020 by Rich
I hired Hugh Bailey to handle a case for me in Lee County, and I couldn’t have been more satisfied with his services and the result. Anytime that I contacted Hugh with a question about the case or the situation as a whole he either answered immediately or got back to me the same day. He was able to get my charges in Lee County dismissed, and also helped me find a good lawyer to handle separate charges that I had in a different county. I was 100% percent satisfied with his services, and I would recommend him to anyone in need of a lawyer!
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10 Apr, 2024 by Anonymous
In the fall of 2022 I discovered that my husband of over 35 years was cheating. A knowledgeable friend recommended that I engage Ms. Woodmansee. She identified and hired a first-rate private investigator on my behalf. Between the PI's work and my own investigation, we turned up evidence of over a decade of marital, financial, and professional misdeeds. Ms. Woodmansee made sure that I was safe physically, financially, and legally. The separation agreement she secured preserved my assets and protected me from any liability for his debt, potential health care expenses, and legal and tax fraud. So many divorced women my age face financial disaster but, thanks to my attorney, I anticipate a comfortable retirement and old age. In addition to being whip-smart and very experienced, Ms. Woodmansee is warm and nurturing. I have joked that she (almost literally) held my hand throughout the ordeal. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
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24 Dec, 2021 by Anonymous
I would highly recommend Julie Woodmansee. Julie quickly assessed my situation and continued to advocate for me throughout the entire process. She is empathetic, professional, and well-connected with resources and referrals. Knowledgeable and experienced, Julie worked diligently on my behalf, looking ahead and never missing details. Her office team is very organized, helpful, and friendly.
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27 Feb, 2021 by Anonymous
As any woman that all suddenly is faced with a separation and divorce after a 30 yr marriage, I was heartbroken and still reluctant to seek lawful representation when I first met with Julie. After 5 min of discussing with her, I felt at easy and confident that I have found the right lawyer. Julie clearly explained the whole process and guided me with great professionalism, care and kindness into a journey, which otherwise would have been torturous. Instead it resulted in a clever separation agreement, which had the best outcome for me and allowed me to transition into the next period of my life with dignity and financial security. I am most thankful to Julie, I feel so fortunate to have counted with her support, firm and strong representation.
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02 Feb, 2024 by Semir
STAY AWAY IF YOU DON'T WANT TO LOSE YOUR SURROGATE. It appears communication is not at the top of their list. Me and my wife hired Milan Phan to complete our Surrogacy agreement with our surrogate. Because of their lack of urgency we may have lost our surrogate. They have been working on it for 3 months, an agreement that we already had completed. Meaning they didn't need to negotiate anything. When I reached out to them to get guidance on things, they actually thought I had my own attorney. Something we never expressed and find extremely weird to be honest. Regardless, we cleared that matter up and I have now called 3 times to request a call back from our attorney over a 10 day mark with NO response.
My next step is contacting the North Carolina Bar and reporting them for lack of communication. Something an attorney can lose their license for. I just find it crazy that I have to threaten that to get a response from our attorney.
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11 Mar, 2021 by Joyce
Through a separation, divorce and new estate planning documents, I received primo legal services with a personal touch that made the difficult journey so much easier to navigate. Milan Pham, Meredith Nicholson and their staff feel like family to me. I give them my highest recommendation.
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06 Feb, 2019 by Sarah
Milan's wisdom, insights, and calm demeanor helped my partner and I feel confident and knowledgeable in navigating a new and tough process. She listened to our concerns and answered all of our questions thoroughly. We're so grateful to now have this trusted relationship for any future legal matters.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Brianna k
While we did win our case, even if we lost, I’d still be giving 5-stars. Mr. Williams helped my 80+ year old father and our family with a Civil Domestic Violence case in Durham County against his X-girlfriend. Mr. Williams set expectations from the beginning that we have a high probability to win our case, but it won’t be easy and there is no guarantee as the defense may provide strong evidence as well. Part of our success is ensuring Mr. Williams has all critical evidence like videos, police reports, emails, time-lines, viable witnesses…etc. Don’t assume your attorney is going to do all the work, you need to be an active participant in organizing the evidence for him. Our court case date was rescheduled about 4 times because the court was too busy to hear our case, but after 6 months of waiting, we finally got our day in court. Mr. Williams is professional, personable and most importantly knowledgeable at conveying interpretation of the law. During our trial he was tactical introducing evidence. He did a great job conducting cross with witnesses the defense had and he was able to extract information that was beneficial to our case. He hadn’t previously asked for the defense to pay legal fees in other DVPO cases, but we were successful in this request with the judge.
This is actually the second DVPO case we’ve brought to the court this year, but our first attorney just didn’t have the “fight” we were looking for. Mr. Williams embraced that “fight” we wanted. Someone that was passionate and didn’t throw his hands up when things got tough or complex. He thought critically and creatively in presenting and justifying our case. Preparing for a trial is one skill, but thinking on the fly during a trial and having the nimbleness to adapt is a crucial skill that Mr. Williams excelled at.
Lastly, the efficiency of his office was also great! His office staff is friendly and great at communicating with upcoming court dates or other information they may need. His office staff often met us at court for the first 15-30minutes while court was getting in session and Mr. Williams was in route. Great organization and support from his office.
Loved our representation and highly recommend Mr. Williams.
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07 Aug, 2024 by Adriana hernandez
17 May, 2024 by Shanita jallow
Mr. Williams is the best. I will recommend his services
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02 Oct, 2024 by Darian askew
Just called with very serious issues and was brushed off. Steven talked to me condescendingly as if I didn’t understand. I’m a doctor….
Will be giving my money to another law firm idc what it costs to be respected
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04 Sep, 2024 by Osman valladares
06 Jun, 2024 by Umbrella investments llc
Was consulting with them about a matter I was wronged in. And was continually cut off and brushed off. They don't work they don't listen! As I'm now seeing this is the same complaint in many other reviews. I was just yelled at by an attorney because I was asking questions. Find another law firm! Trust me I've dealt with many attorneys this is not the one you want to do business with. Have tried to work with multiple lawyers in this firm. They all give the same nonchalant vibe!
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What a Child Support Lawyer Can Do for You
A child support lawyer specializes in legal issues related to the financial support that one parent provides to another for the upbringing of their children. These lawyers assist with establishing, enforcing, and modifying child support orders, ensuring that the financial needs of the child are met, including housing, food, healthcare, education, and other essentials. A child support lawyer can also represent parents in disputes over the amount of support, ensure fair calculations based on income, and handle legal proceedings if one parent fails to meet their obligations.
Whether you're seeking to establish child support, modify an existing order, or enforce payments, a child support lawyer can help you navigate the legal system and protect your rights and the well-being of your child.
When Should I Hire a Child Support Lawyer?
You should consider hiring a child support lawyer when you need assistance with any of the following child support matters:
- Establishing child support: If you are going through a divorce or separation and need to establish a child support order, a lawyer can help ensure that the support amount is fair and accurately calculated.
- Modifying child support orders: If there has been a significant change in circumstances, such as a job loss, income change, or a child's financial needs, a lawyer can help you request a modification to the existing child support order.
- Enforcing child support payments: If the other parent has failed to make court-ordered child support payments, a lawyer can help enforce the order through legal means such as wage garnishment, property liens, or even legal action.
- Disputing child support calculations: If you believe the child support amount has been incorrectly calculated based on your income or expenses, a lawyer can help you challenge the calculation and seek a fair adjustment.
- Paternity disputes: If paternity needs to be established before child support can be ordered, a lawyer can assist with DNA testing and legal proceedings.
- Interstate child support cases: If the parents live in different states, navigating child support laws can be complex. A lawyer can help ensure the proper jurisdiction is established and that child support is enforced across state lines.
- Child support during custody disputes: If child custody and child support are being determined simultaneously, a lawyer can help ensure that both issues are resolved fairly and in the best interest of the child.
Hiring a lawyer early can help ensure that your child support case is handled effectively and that your child's financial needs are met.
What Does a Child Support Lawyer Do?
A child support lawyer provides a variety of legal services to help parents secure, modify, and enforce child support arrangements. Their responsibilities often include:
- Filing for child support: A lawyer can help you initiate the legal process to obtain a child support order, ensuring that all necessary documentation is submitted and deadlines are met.
- Calculating child support: A lawyer can help ensure that child support is calculated fairly based on both parents' incomes, the needs of the child, and other factors such as healthcare and education costs.
- Negotiating child support agreements: If both parents are willing to negotiate, a lawyer can help facilitate an agreement on child support outside of court, which can then be approved by a judge.
- Representing you in court: If negotiations fail or the other parent contests the child support amount, a lawyer will represent you in family court, presenting evidence and making legal arguments to support your case.
- Modifying support orders: A lawyer can help you file a request for modification if circumstances change, such as a loss of income or an increase in the child’s financial needs.
- Enforcing child support: If the other parent is not making court-ordered payments, a lawyer can take legal steps to enforce the order through wage garnishment, property liens, or other measures.
- Handling complex cases: In cases involving high incomes, self-employment, or complicated financial situations, a lawyer can help ensure that all relevant factors are considered in determining child support.
How Are Child Support Lawyers Paid?
Child support lawyers typically charge for their services based on the complexity of the case and the type of legal work required. Common payment methods include:
- Hourly rate: Most child support lawyers charge by the hour, with rates ranging from $150 to $500 or more, depending on the lawyer’s experience and location. The total cost will depend on how much time the lawyer spends on your case, including preparation, negotiations, and court appearances.
- Flat fee: For more straightforward cases, such as uncontested child support agreements or basic modifications, some lawyers may offer a flat fee that covers all services related to the case.
- Retainer: Many lawyers require a retainer, which is an upfront payment that is billed against as the lawyer works on your case. The amount of the retainer depends on the expected complexity of the case.
- Sliding scale or pro bono services: Some lawyers offer sliding scale fees based on income or provide pro bono (free) services in cases where clients cannot afford to pay full legal fees, especially when children’s needs are at stake.
It’s important to discuss fees with your lawyer during the initial consultation to understand how much you will be charged and what services are covered.
How Much Does a Child Support Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a child support lawyer varies depending on the complexity of the case, whether it's contested or uncontested, and the lawyer’s experience. General cost estimates include:
- Uncontested child support cases: Legal fees may range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the complexity of the paperwork and the lawyer’s fees.
- Contested child support cases: Legal fees can range from $5,000 to $20,000 or more, especially if the case involves significant court time.
- Hourly rates: Lawyers typically charge between $150 and $500 per hour for child support cases, with higher rates for more experienced attorneys or cases that involve complex financial issues.
- Modification or enforcement: Fees for modifying or enforcing a child support order may range from $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the complexity and the need for court intervention.
Always ask for a detailed cost estimate during your consultation so you can plan your budget accordingly.
Top Questions to Ask a Child Support Lawyer
Before hiring a child support lawyer, it’s important to ask questions to ensure they are the right fit for your case. Key questions to ask include:
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What experience do you have with child support cases?
Ensure the lawyer has experience handling cases similar to yours, whether it’s establishing, modifying, or enforcing child support orders. -
How do you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges by the hour, offers flat fees, or requires a retainer, and ask for a detailed estimate of the total cost. -
What is the likelihood of success in my case?
Ask the lawyer for an honest assessment of your case and any potential challenges you may face. -
How long will the process take?
Child support cases can take time, so ask the lawyer how long they expect the process to last and what factors may cause delays. -
Will you personally handle my case?
In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may handle parts of the case. Make sure you know who will be managing your case and representing you in court. -
What documents should I prepare?
Ask the lawyer what financial documents and other information you should bring to help them calculate child support and build your case.
How to Check the Credibility of a Child Support Lawyer
To ensure you are hiring a reputable child support lawyer, take the following steps to verify their credentials and track record:
- Verify their bar status: Check with your state bar association to confirm that the lawyer is licensed to practice and has no history of disciplinary actions.
- Look for family law experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in family law and have successfully handled child support cases similar to yours.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for client reviews on platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to see what previous clients have said about the lawyer’s professionalism and success rate.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should be able to provide references from past clients who have worked with them on child support matters.
- Check for certifications: Some lawyers may have certifications in family law or membership in organizations like the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), which can indicate their expertise in child support and family law issues.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most out of your first consultation with a child support lawyer, it’s important to come prepared with relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:
- Income documents: Bring pay stubs, tax returns, W-2s, or any other documentation of your income and the other parent’s income, as this will be used to calculate child support.
- Existing child support orders: If there are any existing child support or custody orders, bring copies for the lawyer to review.
- Child-related expenses: Provide documentation of your child’s medical bills, education expenses, daycare costs, and any other expenses that should be factored into the child support calculation.
- Communication with the other parent: Bring any communication between you and the other parent regarding child support, whether through emails, text messages, or written agreements.
- List of questions: Prepare a list of questions about your case, the legal process, and the lawyer’s fees.
By preparing thoroughly for your consultation, you can help the lawyer assess your case more effectively and provide the best possible legal advice on how to proceed.
