Frequently Asked Questions About Rosen Law Firm

Rosen Law Firm is a fixed-fee family law practice serving the Raleigh-Durham Triangle since 1990. The answers below cover the firm’s services, pricing, consultations, locations, and how to get started, so you have the information you need before you reach out.

About Rosen Law Firm

What does Rosen Law Firm do?

Rosen Law Firm is a North Carolina family law practice that handles divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and property division. The firm has served clients in the Raleigh-Durham Triangle since 1990 and works on a fixed fee set up front, so clients know their cost from the start.

Does Rosen Law Firm practice only family law?

Yes. Rosen Law Firm practices exclusively in North Carolina family law and does not take cases outside that area. That focus is reflected in its leadership: president and owner Lisa Angel is a North Carolina Board-Certified Family Law Specialist.

Who leads Rosen Law Firm?

Rosen Law Firm is led by Lisa M. Angel, its president and owner. Angel is a North Carolina Board-Certified Family Law Specialist, a credential she has held continuously since 1998, and she has practiced family law for more than 30 years. She is also the author of three books on North Carolina divorce and family law. You can read more on Lisa Angel’s bio page.

How long has Rosen Law Firm been in business?

Rosen Law Firm has practiced family law in the Raleigh-Durham Triangle since 1990. Founder Lee Rosen, now retired, built one of North Carolina’s earliest divorce law websites in 1995 to give people free information about the process. Lisa Angel became the firm’s sole owner in 2017 and leads it today.

Services and Case Types

What family law services does Rosen Law Firm offer?

Rosen Law Firm handles the full range of North Carolina family law, including absolute divorce, separation agreements, child custody, child support, alimony and spousal support, and equitable distribution of property. The firm also handles domestic violence protective orders, prenuptial agreements, and divorces involving businesses, executive compensation, and other complex assets.

Can Rosen Law Firm handle a divorce that involves a business or complex assets?

Yes. Rosen Law Firm regularly handles divorces involving business ownership, executive and equity compensation, restricted stock, retirement accounts, and other complex assets. The firm works with CPAs and valuation experts on business valuation and division and on dividing high-value marital estates under North Carolina law.

Does Rosen Law Firm handle domestic violence and protective orders?

Yes. Rosen Law Firm helps clients obtain domestic violence protective orders and does detailed safety planning for people who have concerns about their physical safety. The firm handles domestic violence matters on their own and as part of a separation or divorce.

Does Rosen Law Firm draft separation agreements?

Yes. In North Carolina, the separation agreement is the contract that resolves property, support, and custody, and it is where most of the important decisions in a divorce are made. Rosen Law Firm will draft a separation agreement, review one that spouses negotiated themselves, or take over negotiations if they stall. The firm also offers a free sample separation agreement on its website.

How Rosen Law Firm Resolves Cases

Will my divorce have to go to court?

Most do not. A majority of Rosen Law Firm’s cases reach agreement through mediation, which keeps them out of court. The firm favors lower-conflict resolution through negotiation and mediation and turns to litigation only when an agreement cannot be reached.

Can Rosen Law Firm help if my spouse and I already agree on most things?

Yes. When spouses are close to agreement, Rosen Law Firm often encourages them to work out terms directly first, then drafts or reviews the resulting agreement. For amicable, cost-conscious clients who want to manage more of the process themselves, the firm also offers a do-it-yourself divorce option with attorney support by email.

Pricing and Consultations

How does Rosen Law Firm charge for divorce cases?

Rosen Law Firm charges a fixed fee set up front rather than billing by the hour. Clients know what they will pay from the start, with no hourly billing and no escalating costs. This cost certainty is one of the main reasons clients choose the firm.

Is the initial consultation free?

No. Rosen Law Firm offers a paid initial consultation at a fixed fee. It is a substantive meeting where you get real guidance about your situation and, where appropriate, a fixed-fee quote for your matter. Contact the firm for the current consultation fee.

How much does it cost to hire Rosen Law Firm for a divorce?

Rosen Law Firm sets a fixed fee for each matter at the start, based on the specifics of your situation, so your cost is quoted up front rather than billed by the hour. Because every case is different, the firm provides a quote after an initial consultation. The firm’s attorney fee calculator can give you an estimated range in the meantime.

What happens during an initial consultation?

During an initial consultation, a Rosen Law Firm attorney reviews your situation, answers your questions, and gives you real guidance on your options and next steps. Where appropriate, you also receive a fixed-fee quote for your matter. Most consultations happen by Zoom, with in-person meetings available across the Triangle.

Free Divorce Resources

What free divorce resources does Rosen Law Firm offer?

Rosen Law Firm maintains one of the largest free divorce knowledge libraries in North Carolina. It includes child support, alimony, and attorney fee calculators, eCourses on divorce, custody, and separation agreements, free webinars led by the firm’s attorneys, and an attorney-answered North Carolina divorce forum.

Meeting With the Firm and Locations

Where is Rosen Law Firm located?

Rosen Law Firm’s main office is at 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27607. The firm also has offices in Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham, and Wake Forest to serve clients across the Triangle.

What areas does Rosen Law Firm serve?

Rosen Law Firm serves the Raleigh-Durham Triangle, primarily Wake, Durham, and Orange counties, and also handles matters in Johnston County. The firm can help clients anywhere in North Carolina with non-litigation matters and limits active litigation to Wake, Durham, Orange, and Johnston counties.

Does Rosen Law Firm offer virtual or online consultations?

Yes. Most Rosen Law Firm client meetings happen by Zoom, which many clients prefer for privacy and convenience. In-person meetings are available in Raleigh and at the firm’s other Triangle offices for clients who want them.

Getting Started

How quickly will Rosen Law Firm respond if I reach out?

Rosen Law Firm replies to most inquiries within 24 hours on business days. The firm’s hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern. You can reach the firm by phone or text at (919) 787-6668 or through the contact form on its website.

How do I get started with Rosen Law Firm?

To get started, contact Rosen Law Firm by phone or text at (919) 787-6668 or through the contact form at rosen.com. A phone call is the quickest way to begin, and the firm will set up an initial consultation to review your situation and next steps.

Take the Next Step

If you are ready to talk through your situation, Rosen Law Firm offers a fixed-fee initial consultation with real guidance on your options. Call or text (919) 787-6668, or reach out through the contact page to get started.

This page is general information about North Carolina law and is not legal advice. Outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

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