Family Law Team

Family law matters can involve significant decisions about your children, finances, and future. Our Family Law Team handles divorce, custody disputes, financial support, adoption, and other domestic matters throughout Gaston, Lincoln, and Mecklenburg Counties. We assist clients through mediation, negotiated agreements, and litigation when necessary.

Family Law Services

Our team handles a wide range of family law matters, including:

• Divorce and Legal Separation
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Marital Agreements
• Adoptions
• Equitable Distribution
• Spousal Support and Alimony
• Other Family Law Matters

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Our Attorney

Joy M. Chappell
Partner

Practice areas: family law, child custody, child support, marital agreements, adoptions, equitable distribution, and spousal support

With more than 25 years of experience in the legal field, Joy focuses on divorce, child custody, adoption, separation, and related family law matters. She was recognized among the Top 20 Family Law attorneys on North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2022 Power List. Her background also includes extensive pro bono family law representation and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence.

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Our Support Team

Sara Parker
Paralegal

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DeAsia Hatten
Legal Assistant

Discuss Your Family Law Matter With Our Team

Whether you’re preparing for divorce, addressing custody concerns, or considering adoption, our family law team can help you evaluate your legal options.

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