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it’s family.
Divorce & Child Custody Attorneys in Lillington, NC
When your marriage, children, finances, or future are at stake, you need more than someone who understands North Carolina family law. You need an attorney who understands what is at stake for you personally.
Charlene Edwards Law Office (CELO) represents clients facing divorce, child custody disputes, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, and domestic violence matters in Lillington, Harnett County, Lee County, and surrounding North Carolina communities.
We believe in building relationships with our clients, giving honest advice, and helping you understand the possible outcomes of your case. But when your rights need to be protected in court, our attorneys are prepared to fight.
Areas of Practice
DIVORCE
CELO fights for your rights in divorce, ensuring fair asset division, spousal support, and a strong legal strategy to protect your future.
ADOPTION
Our firm guides you through the adoption process, ensuring all legal requirements are met for a smooth and successful adoption journey.
CUSTODY
We fight for the custody arrangement that protects your child’s best interests, advocating aggressively for your parental rights in court.
ALIMONY
CELO fights for fair alimony, ensuring financial stability whether you are seeking or contesting spousal support in divorce proceedings.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CELO helps secure protective orders, ensuring safety and legal action against domestic violence and harassment to protect you and your family including 50b and 50c orders.
CHILD SUPPORT
We advocate for fair child support agreements, ensuring financial security for your child while protecting your rights in negotiations and court.
Divorce Attorneys Protecting Your Future
Divorce may end a marriage, but the decisions made during the process can affect your finances, property, children, and future for years to come.
CELO’s divorce attorneys help clients throughout Lillington and Harnett County understand their rights before making decisions that can be difficult—or impossible—to undo.
Depending on your circumstances, divorce may involve much more than obtaining an absolute divorce. Our attorneys can help address related issues including separation, equitable distribution of marital property and debt, alimony and spousal support, child custody, child support, and enforcement or modification of existing court orders.
We believe good representation starts with honest advice. We will explain what North Carolina law means for your circumstances, discuss potential outcomes, and help you develop a strategy for moving forward.
And if your divorce requires litigation, CELO is prepared to fight for your rights in the courtroom.
Child Custody Attorneys Fighting for What Matters Most
Child custody disputes aren’t simply about schedules and court orders. They determine where your children live, how important decisions are made, how parenting time is divided, and how you remain part of your child’s life.
CELO’s child custody attorneys represent parents in Lillington and throughout Harnett County in contested and uncontested custody matters. We help clients with initial custody determinations, parenting agreements, custody mediation, modifications of existing custody orders, visitation issues, grandparent and third-party custody matters, and high-conflict custody disputes.
Whenever possible, we help parents pursue practical solutions that protect their children while reducing unnecessary conflict. But when agreement isn’t possible, we are prepared to advocate aggressively for your parental rights in court.
Looking for a custody lawyer in Lillington, NC? Talk with CELO about your situation and the options available under North Carolina custody law.
Experienced Divorce & Custody Lawyers on Your Side
Charlene Edwards
Charlene Edwards has decades of experience representing clients in North Carolina family law matters involving divorce, child custody, child support, equitable distribution, alimony, and related domestic cases. She is also a Certified Family Financial Mediator.
Dylan Davis
Attorney Dylan Davis represents clients in family law matters including child custody and domestic cases and is committed to advocating for clients both inside and outside the courtroom.
Why Choose CELO?
A Lillington Family Law Firm Serving Harnett County Since 1993
Family law isn’t something CELO recently added to a long list of practice areas. It is at the heart of what we do.
Charlene Edwards has represented clients in Harnett County since 1993, giving CELO decades of experience helping North Carolina clients navigate divorce, custody, support, property division, and other domestic matters.
That experience matters. Family law cases are intensely personal, and no two families arrive at our office with exactly the same circumstances. We take the time to understand where you are, what you’re concerned about, and what you want life to look like when your case is over.
Our office is located in Lillington, and we proudly serve clients throughout Harnett County, Lee County, and surrounding areas.
Facing a Divorce or Custody Dispute in North Carolina?
My spouse and I are separating. What should I do first?
Before signing agreements, dividing property, moving significant assets, or making decisions that could affect custody or support, consider speaking with a North Carolina divorce attorney about your rights and potential consequences.
My child’s other parent and I cannot agree on custody.
When parents cannot agree, a custody action may require mediation and ultimately a hearing before a judge. CELO can help you understand the custody process and advocate for your parental rights.
My former spouse wants to change our custody arrangement.
Existing custody orders may sometimes be modified when legal requirements are met. An attorney can evaluate the circumstances and explain whether modification may be appropriate.
I’m worried about losing time with my children.
Custody cases are highly fact-specific. Speaking with a child custody lawyer early can help you understand what courts consider and what steps may help protect your relationship with your children.
We’re fighting over the house, retirement accounts or other property.
North Carolina equitable distribution law governs how marital property and debts may be divided. These issues should be addressed carefully because property rights can intersect with the timing of divorce.
Client Reviews
My life has been definitely for the better thanks to the efforts of her law firm. I still refer to Mrs. Edwards and April when I have questions regarding legalities.
Charlene and her entire team are professional, courteous and very good at what they do! Charlene represented me (a male) and I received custody of my children and my home.
I made several phone calls to her office with questions and concerns, and was always able to reach someone that provided answers to my questions promptly and addressed my concerns.
CONTACT CELO?
Get in Touch
910-893-1128
Open Hours
9am - 5pm M-F
Our Office
1170 N Main Street
Lilington NC, 27546
What we Do
Divorce
Custody
Domestic Violence
Adoption
Alimony
Child Support
