You're not required to have one, but an attorney can often negotiate a reduction that keeps points off your license and your insurance rates down — frequently for less than what those increased rates would cost you over a year.

Your first appearance is typically brief. We review the charges, discuss your options, and in most cases I can appear on your behalf so you don't have to take time off work or navigate the courthouse alone.

Not necessarily. Depending on the outcome of your case, North Carolina allows certain charges to be expunged after a waiting period. We can talk through whether that's a realistic path for your situation.

Yes, if you and the other parent can agree on terms, we can draft a consent order that makes your agreement legally binding without a courtroom battle. It's faster and far less costly.

Courts use a "best interest of the child" standard, weighing factors like each parent's stability, relationship with the child, and ability to provide a safe home. There's no automatic preference for either parent.

Yes. If circumstances change substantially — a move, a change in schedule, a safety concern — either parent can ask the court to modify the existing order.

We bill flat fees, not by the hour, so you'll know your total cost before we begin. Visit our Pricing page for typical ranges, or book a consultation for an exact quote.

We'll talk through what you're facing, I'll answer your questions, and by the end you'll know whether I can take your case and exactly what it will cost.