Business Details
Trusted Family Law Attorneys in North Carolina
The McIlveen Family Law Firm is a team of experienced family law attorneys dedicated to providing compassionate legal support during emotionally challenging times. With decades of combined experience, we specialize in handling complex family law cases including divorce, child custody, adoption, surrogacy, estate planning, and more. Our approach prioritizes personalized solutions, focusing on each family's unique needs while striving to resolve cases through negotiation or mediation whenever possible.When litigation is necessary, our skilled trial attorneys advocate fiercely for our clients' rights. With offices in Gastonia, Charlotte, and Raleigh, North Carolina, we serve families across the state with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to achieving optimal outcomes.
Services
Adoption
Alimony
Child Custody
Divorce
Estate Planning
Child Support
Mediation
Domestic Violence
Equitable Distribution
Prenuptial Agreements
Highlights and features
- We have 100+ years of combined experience in family law
- Award-winning attorneys with proven track records of success
- Published authors on divorce and child custody matters
- Strong reputation in courts and with fellow legal professionals
- Community-focused approach with personalized client attention
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- AVVO 10/10 Superb Rating
- 10 Best
What people say
Exceptional professionalism
Calm guidance
Successful results
Thorough explanations
Supportive team
Services
Child Custody
Our attorneys handle complex child custody matters with sensitivity and legal precision. We help clients establish custody arrangements that prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights. From temporary orders to modification cases, we provide strategic representation for both mothers and fathers. Our experience includes handling high-conflict custody disputes and cases involving parental alienation.
Divorce Representation
We represent clients in all types of divorce proceedings, from straightforward uncontested divorces to complex high-asset cases. Our attorneys handle property division, alimony determinations, and business valuations with expertise. We work to protect clients' financial interests while minimizing emotional distress through negotiated settlements or aggressive courtroom advocacy when necessary.
Adoption Services
Our firm guides clients through all types of adoption including foster care adoptions, private adoptions, and stepparent adoptions. We help navigate legal requirements for both domestic and international adoptions while ensuring proper termination of biological parents' rights. Our attorneys work closely with adoption agencies and birth parents to complete legal processes efficiently.
Estate Planning
We assist clients with creating comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and advance directives. Our services ensure proper asset distribution while minimizing probate complications. We help families establish guardianship arrangements for minor children and create legally binding healthcare directives that reflect clients' wishes.
Mediation Services
Our certified mediators facilitate constructive negotiations between parties to resolve family law disputes outside court. We help create mutually beneficial parenting plans and property division agreements. This collaborative approach often reduces conflict and costs while maintaining greater control over case outcomes compared to traditional litigation.
People
Angela McIlveen
Attorney
Experienced family law attorney with extensive knowledge of North Carolina divorce and custody matters. Provides compassionate guidance while aggressively advocating for clients' rights in complex family law cases.
Sean McIlveen
Attorney
Skilled litigator with significant courtroom experience in family law matters. Focuses on protecting clients' interests during high-conflict divorce proceedings and complex custody disputes while maintaining client-centered representation.
Alexander French
Attorney
Dedicated family law practitioner assisting clients with divorce, child support, and property division matters. Combines legal expertise with practical advice to help clients navigate complex family law challenges effectively.
Ashley Prince
Attorney
Compassionate legal advocate focusing on adoption cases and child custody matters. Works closely with clients to understand their unique family situations while providing clear legal guidance throughout the process.
Chelsi Jolly
Attorney
Experienced family law attorney handling diverse cases including domestic violence protection orders and complex property division. Provides thorough legal representation while maintaining sensitivity to clients' emotional needs.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialize in?
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, alimony, child support, adoption, surrogacy, estate planning, and domestic violence cases.
Do you offer consultations?
Yes, we offer new client consultations in person, by phone, or via Zoom to discuss your specific family law needs.
How do you handle high net worth divorces?
Our attorneys have specialized experience managing complex financial assets and business valuations in high-income divorce cases.
Are your attorneys published authors?
Yes, our team has authored three books on divorce and child custody matters to help educate clients and professionals.
Do you handle cases outside North Carolina?
We focus on family law cases within North Carolina from our Gastonia, Charlotte, and Raleigh offices.
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