Fuquay-Varina

The family law attorneys of Montgomery Law work hard to help the members of its North Carolina communities. Among the many areas we serve is the history-rich town of Fuquay-Varina.

The town received its name after the merger of the towns Fuquay and Varina. The first town was named after the settler William Fuquay, a Frenchmen who started the small farming town. Over the years it would transform into a resort town built around a mineral springs. The second half came from J.D. Ballentine, a schoolmaster turned postmaster. When he took the job of postmaster, he named the railroad town Varina, in honor of the penname his wife used when she wrote letters to him during the Civil War. In 1963, the towns merged into a whole and became known as Fuquay – Varina.

Businesses that range from small family establishments to international corporations drive Fuquay-Varina’s prosperous economy. The local base of employment balances the agricultural and tobacco trades with cutting-edge businesses and high-tech industries. Close proximity to the resources in Raleigh and the renowned Research Triangle Park contributes to the success of the area. Residents of Fuquay-Varina earn an average median income of $42,903, which is slightly above the national average.

The schools in Fuquay-Varina, affiliated with the Wake County Public School System, operate award-winning programs at their five elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina also offers a private Montessori school and a K-12 parochial school. Residents seeking higher education benefit from convenient access to all ten of the Triangle colleges and universities. These include the fine facilities of Duke University, North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Recreation is abundant in Fuquay-Varina. Eighteen-hole golf courses, hiking trails, tennis courts and a variety of additional sports programs and facilities found throughout the local parks and recreational facilities, provide year round activities to the community. Fuquay-Varina’s charming downtown district, currently undergoing a major revitalization project, offers fast food, fine dining and several unique shopping opportunities. When completed, the downtown area will be the “Varina Commercial Historical District”. Historical sites in the area include the Ballentine Spence House, Fuquay Mineral Springs and several additional sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fuquay-Varina is a thirty-minute drive from the capital city of Raleigh. Raleigh provides an amazing array of entertainment, historic and recreational venues that attract thousands of tourists from North Carolina and all over the world and is known as the “Smithsonian of the South".

As part of the prestigious Triangle region, Fuquay-Varina is consistently listed as one of NC’s most enviable places to live, work and raise a family.

Unfortunately, a great community doesn't always equate to a great home life. If you find yourself in need of a family law practitioner, the NC divorce attorneys of Montgomery Law can help. We handle cases involving divorce, child custody, child support, asset division, alimony, or separation, then you should contact the divorce attorneys of Fuquay- Varina divorce attorneys at Montgomery Law today. We understand the stress and emotional duress you may go through during this difficult time of your life. Our lawyers strive to make this time of your life as easy and quick as possible, so that you can get on with the rest of your life. Contact us today at (919) 816-9002.