Working from 1911 Hillandale Road Suite 1030, Durham, North Carolina 27705, Barri Payne Family Law & Mediation serves clients in Durham, Orange, Chatham, and Wake Counties. Barri Payne, a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and Certified Family Financial Mediator, provides critical trial and negotiation skills for family law matters. Her practice includes separation and divorce, separation agreements, child custody and support, property settlement and equitable distribution, post-separation support and alimony, modification and enforcement, adoption, and family law appeals. With more than two decades of experience, Payne emphasizes minimizing conflict and helping clients move through divorce efficiently toward happier futures. Her office near Duke Hospital and Duke University campus is especially convenient for doctors, nurses, academicians, and grad students. For straight-forward, approachable expertise in navigating family law matters, call 919-808-2826.
Family Law Attorneys in Durham
Woodmansee & Szombatfalvy, PLLC operates from 3001 Academy Road, Suite 120, Durham, North Carolina 27707, providing exceptional legal services for families with over 50 years of combined experience in family law. Led by attorneys Julie Woodmansee and Barbara Szombatfalvy, the firm handles divorce, separation agreements, custody and child support, equitable distribution, alimony and post-separation support, divorce mediation, prenuptial agreements, and parenting coordination. As experienced negotiators and trial attorneys, they offer a practical, efficient approach to solving problems while carefully evaluating options for cost and effectiveness. The attorneys utilize strong negotiation, mediation, and advocacy skills to help clients achieve their goals, avoiding expensive, time-consuming litigation whenever possible. Their client-centric approach includes being readily available to discuss developments, explain the legal process, and provide upfront information about fees and costs. Call 919-403-0900 to schedule a consultation with these seasoned divorce specialists.
Jill E. Burton & Associates, P.L.L.C. delivers family-oriented legal services from their location at 3543 Rose of Sharon Road, Durham, NC 27712. Board Certified Family Law Specialist Jill E. Burton leads a dedicated team providing direct, honest communication and timely resolution in divorce and family law matters. With over 30 years of experience since beginning practice in 1992, Attorney Burton offers expert guidance on child custody and visitation disputes, property division, financial support matters, separation agreements, post-divorce modifications, and prenuptial agreements. The firm specializes in representing clients across the economic spectrum, from wage earners to professionals, CEOs, and business owners. Their approach combines knowledge, skill, confidence, and personal care to produce optimal results while treating clients with courtesy, sensitivity, and confidentiality. Clients praise their diligence, efficiency, and ability to triumph over seemingly insurmountable situations. For proven representation in family law matters, contact them at (919) 688-5988.
Cheri Patrick founded Patrick Law, PLLC in 2001, bringing over two decades of family law expertise to clients from their office at 3805 University Drive Ste. A, Durham, NC. A 1999 Duke University School of Law graduate, Cheri chairs the Durham County Family Law Bar and focuses on taking the worry out of domestic issues through empathy and experience. The firm expanded in 2018 when Ethan Timmins joined, adding expertise in wills, trusts, estates, and family law. Ethan completed Parenting Coordinator courses in 2022 and now serves in that capacity across Durham and surrounding counties. Willis Smith recently joined the team, returning to his North Carolina roots after practicing in Georgia. Together, they offer skillful trial representation and thoughtful advocacy for compromise, adapting to each client’s needs. Contact them at 919-956-7171.