CGM Local · Attorneys

Custody Lawyers in Monroe

Compare custody lawyers in Monroe — ratings, reviews and contact details.

15 Custody attorneysRatings and reviewsContact them directly

What do you need help with?

Show all attorneys
Criminal Law37
Arrests, DWI, drug and assault charges
Family Law30
Divorce, custody, child and spousal support
Personal Injury50
Car, truck and work accidents, malpractice
Estate Law46
Wills, trusts, probate, elder law
Bankruptcy38
Chapter 7, Chapter 13, debt relief
Immigration19
Visas, green cards, citizenship
Business Law45
Starting a company, contracts, disputes
Employment Law30
Firing, discrimination, unpaid wages
Real Estate Law26
Closings, landlord and tenant, property
Intellectual Property51
Patents, trademarks, copyright
Tax Law10
IRS problems, audits, tax debt
What kind of family law case?
All Family LawDivorce 22Child Support 14Custody 15Spousal Support 3

Get help from a custody lawyer in Monroe

A custody lawyer helps parents set or change custody and visitation, focused on what courts decide by — the child's best interests.

Questions to ask before you hire
  • How many cases like mine have you handled in Monroe?
  • Do you think mine will settle or go to trial?
  • How long do cases like this usually take here?
  • How do you charge, and what's the retainer?
  • How will you keep me updated?
Free — no cost to youConfidentialUp to 4 attorneys contact you
Tell us about your case
Step 1 of 2

Free and confidential. Get contacted by custody lawyers in Monroe.

What do you need help with?
Are children involved?
Do both sides agree?

15 attorneys in Monroe

Mental Health TherapistsPsychologistsReal Estate AgentsMoving CompaniesApartment LocatorsChild Care & Day CareFinancial AdvisorsPrivate Investigators
S

Sponsored · CGM Preferred Member

Sinkin Law Office — San Antonio, TX

Attorneys in San Antonio, TX. Sinkin Law Office — visit the website for details.

Visit website →

CGM Local in Monroe

S

CGM Preferred Member · San Antonio, TX

Sinkin Law Office

·San Antonio, TX·Attorneys

Mr. Sinkin’s client work involves collecting child support for parents who divorced in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He has successfully represented clients at courts of appeals and the Texas Sup

WebsiteCallReviews
C

Cohen, Zachary A

·Monroe, NC·Attorneys
WebsiteCallReviews
M

Miller Cushing Holladay PLLC

·Charlotte, NC·Attorneys

Miller Cushing Holladay PLLC in Charlotte, NC.

WebsiteCallReviews
W

Whitesell Investigative Services

·Charlotte, NC·Attorneys

<span id='isPasted' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: docs-Calibri; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-s

WebsiteCallReviews
G

Goodman Carr Laughrun Levine

·Charlotte, NC·Attorneys
WebsiteCallReviews
C

Collins Family Law Group

·Monroe, NC·Attorneys

<span style='color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-s

WebsiteCallReviews
W

Wofford, Burt, PLLC

·Charlotte, NC·Attorneys

Wofford, Burt, PLLC in Charlotte, NC.

WebsiteCallReviews
Page 1 of 3Next

More results from the web

North Carolina Family Law guides

All law guides →

Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

Adoption Process in North Carolina
North Carolina adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. 7 days from signing.
Alimony / Post-Separation Support in North Carolina: How It Works
North Carolina calls it alimony / post-separation support. Two stages: temporary post-separation support, then alimony after the divorce.
Annulment in North Carolina
An annulment in North Carolina declares that a marriage was never legally valid — different from divorce, which ends a valid marriage. Grounds vary; common ones include Bigamy, incest, mental incapacity.
Child Custody and Best Interests of the Child in North Carolina
North Carolina child-custody decisions are governed by the "best interests of the child" standard. No formal presumption — courts decide each case on best-interests grounds with no statutory tilt toward joint or sole custody.
Child Emancipation in North Carolina
North Carolina child emancipation generally requires age 16 or older, plus showing the minor can support themselves and emancipation is in their best interest.
Child Relocation Rules in North Carolina
North Carolina child-relocation requires court approval (or other parent's consent) for most moves that materially affect parenting time. Notice required.
Child Support Calculations in North Carolina
North Carolina calculates child support using the Income Shares model. Both parents' incomes are combined to estimate what they would have spent on the child as an intact family.
Cohabitation Agreements + Unmarried Couples in North Carolina
North Carolina unmarried couples have NO automatic rights to property, support, or inheritance — cohabitation agreements + careful estate planning are the only protection. "Common-law marriage" is rare + specific.
Collaborative Divorce in North Carolina
North Carolina collaborative divorce — both parties + attorneys agree NOT to litigate, instead use team approach with neutrals. If process fails, attorneys must withdraw, creating strong incentive to settle.
Common-Law Marriage in North Carolina
North Carolina does NOT recognize common-law marriage. Cohabitation alone — even for decades — does not create marriage rights here.
Family-Court Contempt in North Carolina
North Carolina family-court contempt enforces divorce decrees, child-support orders, and custody arrangements — civil contempt for compliance, criminal contempt for punishment. Jail time is real possibility for willful violators.
Divorce Grounds in North Carolina
North Carolina allows both no-fault and traditional fault-based divorces. Most divorces use the no-fault path: 1-year separation.

Attorneys near Monroe

Attorneys in UnionvilleAttorneys in WingateAttorneys in Lake ParkAttorneys in Mineral SpringsAttorneys in Indian TrailAttorneys in Wesley ChapelAttorneys in Hemby BridgeAttorneys in MarshvilleAttorneys in StallingsAttorneys in WeddingtonAttorneys in WaxhawAttorneys in Matthews

Frequently Asked Questions

How do courts decide custody?

By the child's best interests — each parent's involvement, stability, the child's needs and sometimes the child's wishes.

Can a custody order be changed?

Yes, usually when circumstances change significantly. A lawyer can tell you if your situation qualifies.

Do I need a family lawyer if we agree on everything?

Not always, but a lawyer can make sure the agreement is complete, fair and enforceable — especially when children, a home or retirement accounts are involved.

How much does a family lawyer in Monroe cost?

Most charge hourly against a retainer; some offer flat fees for uncontested matters. Ask for the fee structure in writing at your first meeting.

What should I bring to my first meeting?

Any court papers, a list of assets and debts, recent pay stubs and tax returns, and notes on your children's schedule if custody is involved.

How many custody lawyers are listed in Monroe?

There are currently 15 custody lawyers listed in Monroe on CGMIMM.