Raleigh Divorce & Family Law Attorneys

Family Law Services We Provide in Raleigh

We handle the full range of family law matters in Wake County, including:

Who We Typically Help in Raleigh

Many of our Raleigh clients are professionals, executives, or business owners: people who have spent years building a career, a company, a retirement account, or a real estate portfolio, and who now need to make sure those assets are handled correctly in a divorce. They tend to be smart, practical people who want real information, not runaround answers.

Our clients are not looking to punish anyone. They’re looking to protect their kids, protect what they’ve built, and get to the other side of this with their finances and their dignity intact. That’s exactly who we built this firm to serve.

Common Questions from Raleigh Residents

How long does divorce take in Wake County, NC?

In North Carolina, you must be separated for at least one year before you can file for absolute divorce. Once that requirement is met, an uncontested divorce can move relatively quickly, usually within 30-45 days. Contested matters involving property, custody, or alimony take considerably longer and depend heavily on Wake County’s court calendar and how efficiently both parties move toward resolution. Most of our clients resolve the substantive issues through a separation agreement well before the final divorce is granted.

Do I have to go to court to get divorced in Raleigh?

Not necessarily. Many of the most important decisions in a divorce, such as property division, custody, and support, can be resolved through a negotiated separation agreement, which is a legally binding contract that doesn’t require a courtroom. The final divorce itself (the “absolute divorce”) is typically a brief administrative hearing or in some cases can be submitted to the Clerk of Court. Our pre-litigation model is specifically designed to resolve as much as possible without contested court appearances.

What are Wake County’s local Family Court Rules?

Wake County operates under the rules of the 10th Judicial District, which govern how family court cases are scheduled, how emergency hearings are requested, and what procedural requirements apply to contested matters. These rules apply to all family law cases filed in Raleigh and Wake County. Your attorney should be familiar with them and all of the Wake County Judges are ours are.

What is a separation agreement and do I need one?

A separation agreement is a private, legally binding contract between separating spouses that can address property division, alimony, child custody, and support. It doesn’t require court approval to be valid, and it gives both parties more control over the outcome than litigation typically allows. For most of our clients, getting a solid separation agreement in place is the most important step in the entire process.

What does a fixed-fee family law firm mean?

It means you know your legal fees before the work begins; not after. Unlike traditional hourly billing, where costs are unpredictable and every call to your attorney adds to the tab, our fixed-fee model gives you a clear number upfront based on the scope of your matter. It also means your attorney can answer your questions without you watching the clock.

Talk to a Raleigh Family Law Attorney

If you’re in Raleigh and ready to understand your options, we’d like to help. Our consultations are designed to give you real, specific information about your situation so you can make the best decision for your family. We are located 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27607 and are happy to meet either in person, over the phone, or via Zoom.

Rosen Law serves clients throughout Wake County, including Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Garner, Holly Springs, Wake Forest, and Morrisville.