When something in your family life feels uncertain or overwhelming, speaking with a family attorney can bring clarity and peace of mind. In North Carolina, this often includes separation or divorce, child custody or support, spousal support, adoption, or help creating a workable parenting plan. At Rural NC Law we offer confidential guidance. We explain your options in plain language and help you take next steps at a pace that feels right for you. Even a brief conversation can help you feel more grounded, protect your privacy, and move forward with confidence.
Pricing
Premarital agreement:
- DIY (do it yourself) with consult and review: $500
- Full service: $900 +expenses Note: expenses determined by financial complexity
Note: Each party should be represented by their own attorney for a prenuptial agreement. We will not represent both sides. It is not in the best interest of either party.
Divorce:
- DIY (do it yourself) with consult and review, no children under age 18: $750 (you pay court costs and expenses; typically under $300)
- Full service, uncontested (no disagreements), no children under age 18: $1550
- Full service, children under age 18, disagreements settled before going to court: $2950 + expenses Note: this cost could increase significantly for a complex financial situation and/or child custody disagreement.
- Minimum contested divorce with trial: $4750 plus expenses Note: this cost could increase significantly for a complex financial situation and/or child custody disagreement.
- Mediation: $275/hour Note: Reaching an agreement through mediation often saves money by avoiding the time and expense of trial.
Other family law services (guardianship, child or spousal support enforcement, etc.) are priced based on a case-by-case basis.