Experience
Our firm’s founder Attorney Charles Montgomery has over 40 years of proven, award-winning legal experience.
Wake Forest, NC is one of the Top 20 fastest-growing suburbs in the country and is home to over 25,000 residents. Of the households in the Wake Forest area, roughly 60% of them house married couples with children. Unfortunately, the rate of divorce remains high around the country and that is no different in Wake Forest. Divorce and separation can be difficult and the Montgomery Family Law firm is your go-to divorce attorney to guide you and your children through this difficult time
Know Your Rights
Before you enter into a divorce in North Carolina, make sure you know your rights and protect yourself and children. Take appropriate measures to prevent your spouse from taking money from joint accounts or running up credit charges. Montgomery Family Law can help you navigate the complex emotions of divorce and prevent your children from being unduly upset or traumatized.
In North Carolina absolute divorces are usually obtained based on one year'sseparation. After you and your spouse have lived separate continuously for one year, without resuming the marital relationship, either of you may obtain an absolute divorce. The entry of an absolute divorce terminates your rights to post-separation support, equitable distribution of marital property, andalimony unless you have filed such a claim before the entry of an absolute divorce.
Consider Mediation
Divorce mediation is a meeting between the parties involved in a divorce and a third party mediator trained in dispute resolution. Montgomery Family Law is experienced in finding a mutually acceptable agreement between both parties. Divorce mediation is consensual -- you are not told by the mediator what the decision should be.
Divorce mediation is advantageous in many cases because:
Before you hire any other Wake Forest family law firm, give Montgomery Family Law a call to discuss your situation. We'll explain your options and, if you're ready, set up an initial consultation.
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Our firm’s founder Attorney Charles Montgomery has over 40 years of proven, award-winning legal experience.
At Montgomery Family Law, each of our attorneys dedicates 100% of their law practice to family law and divorce.
Two of our attorneys are N.C. Board Certified Family Law Specialists, a certification earned by only 1% of lawyers statewide.
Known for our dedication, our firm is rated AV Preeminent® by peers, the highest rating possible for ethics and legal skill.