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Divorce Support

At Easterling Family Law, we take a holistic approach to providing legal services.

We provide the highest-level legal representation to our clients so that each feels supported and prepared to encounter the family law court system.

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Our Mission

The mission at Easterling Family Law

We provide the highest-level legal representation to our clients so that each feels supported and prepared to encounter the family law court system. We understand the impact of the decisions they must face, and we strive to help them understand their North Carolina family law situation better by discussing how the North Carolina family laws apply to them and their family.

  • Divorce
  • Separation Agreements
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Property & Asset Division
  • Alimony
  • Domestic Violence
  • Adoption
  • LGBTQ+
  • Clientes que hablan español

Core Family Legal Services

A holistic approach to providing family legal services

Collaborative Law

Collaborative law involves resolving disputes outside of court.

Are you and your spouse able to view your family law issue as a “problem to be solved” and not as a “competition to win?” Collaborative Law is a legal process enabling couples who have decided to separate or end their marriage to achieve a settlement that best meets the specific needs of both parties and their children without the underlying threat of litigation.

  • Two attorneys, a neutral mental health professional, and often a neutral financial professional are involved.
  • Recommended use: low and high conflict parties can benefit from this path. This option is efficient and holistic.
  • Effect on Co-parenting: helps the parties consciously make decisions that will facilitate their ability to communicate effectively and co-parent in the future.
  • Control: The parties make all of the decisions related to the divorce with the advice of legal counsel and other neutral professionals.
  • Timing: Discovery is focused, voluntary, and informal making this process streamlined, and often times quicker than other options.

Absolute Divorce

Fast, Easy Divorce. Affordable Flat Fees.

Have you been separated for one year? If so, the absolute divorce process can be finalized in as little as 60 days. Although this process is simple, the implications can be significant.

  • Only Absolute Divorce are handled for a flat fee of $1750.
  • Separation Agreements and all other issues are handled on hourly rate.
  • This is the process of becoming un-married on paper.
  • The Absolute Divorce process can be finalized in approximately 60 days (although some cases may take longer).
  • Husband and Wife must have lived separately for one (1) year and one (1) day prior to filing for an Absolute Divorce.
  • Separation Agreements and Custody Issues can be handled prior to the one (1) year separation date.

Litigation

Litigation is an action brought in court to enforce a particular right.

With each party and their attorney advocating for their separate interests, litigation is naturally adversarial. However, Charlotte family law attorneys have found that the most beneficial and satisfactory approach to a contested, litigated divorce is to search for common ground and craft reasonable, realistic solutions to which both parties can agree. If an agreement isn’t possible, these reasonable and realistic solutions will often help the client better prepare for the court’s decision.

  • Attorneys are recommended for both parties. The court expects that each party, whether they have an attorney or not, to have a full understanding of the court procedures and the law.
  • Recommended use: This is only the best option in rare circumstances. e.g. One or both parties cannot make reasonable decisions for themselves.
  • Effect on Co-parenting: This is an adversarial path and can leave the parties TOTALLY unable to communicate civilly during the process and in the future.
  • Control: The Judge makes all of the decisions and imposes those decisions on the parties through a Final Order.
  • Timing: The length varies widely, but can take several years. This process is almost always slower than other options.

Client Testimonials

What our Clients are saying

Lindsey was the right fit for me. We wanted an amicable divorce, but I wanted to be sure that I was informed and knew what all of my options were. Lindsey was professional, dependable, and thoughtful. I came out the other end confident in knowing that I had made well informed decisions for my family.

Kristine Wallace

I highly recommend Easterling Law to all my friends and colleagues. Lindsey is extremely knowledgeable and has a great way of explaining things in laymen terms. You know that she has her clients best interest at heart.

Ebony Stubbs

Lindsey was the perfect choice in legal advice during my divorce. She listened to my concerns, gave me honest feedback about expectations and best case scenarios, and I left her office feeling calm, prepared, and collected, with a plan in place for what to do next. I would highly recommend her to family, friends, and strangers!

Alexandra

Professional, thorough, easy to work with.

Laura Castro

Lindsey is caring and professional. Highly recommend!

Rev. Rebecca A. Nagy

Lindsey is a wonderful trial attorney that understands family law very well. She cares about her clients and the outcome of the case very much. You can't go wrong with hiring her.

Kerry Everett

Our Excellence

Our latest News and Awards

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Best Family Lawyers in Charlotte

Name: Best Family Lawyers In Charlotte

Year: 2020 - 2022

Award By: Expertise.com

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TOP 10 in Client Satisfaction

Name: Best Family Lawyers In Charlotte

Year: 3 Years in a Row

Award By: American Institute of Legal Counsel