Our Selection Process
Here is how we identify and organize North Carolina divorce lawyers. The steps below show our research sources, review criteria, and verification checks. This process supports clear, useful listings and does not promise results in any case.
At a glance
Independent research
Court calendars, bar records, firm biographies, and public sources inform each profile.
Peer input
Peer suggestions and practice area observations help confirm active family law work.
Standing checks
We review public disciplinary and licensing status and note any changes to standing.
Step by step
Source and scope
We collect candidate names from District Court activity, bar directories, firm pages, and public profiles that show family law focus in North Carolina.
Eligibility screen
Active license in good standing, regular work in divorce or related family law matters, and service in one or more NC counties.
Practice confirmation
We confirm practice areas such as custody, child support, equitable distribution, alimony, mediation, and collaborative work.
Peer perspective
We consider peer input by practice area. Input informs coverage but does not control inclusion by itself.
Profile build
We draft a clear profile with firm name, address, phone, focus areas, and the locations served by city and county.
Quality checks
We check links, fix formatting, remove tracking from URLs, and refresh entries as information changes.
Standing review
We review public standing and discipline records when we add or update a profile and note status changes as needed.
Ongoing updates
We monitor for firm moves, contact changes, practice shifts, and location coverage. Corrections are welcome.
What we look for
Family law focus
- Active work in divorce and related District Court matters
- Experience across custody, support, and property division
- Mediation or collaborative training where applicable
Client service signals
- Responsive contact practices and clear fee terms
- Practical, local knowledge of scheduling and procedures
- Plain language guidance on next steps
Professional standing
- License in good standing in North Carolina
- Public record review for discipline and status
- Community involvement and professional activity
Location coverage
- Clear service across specific cities and counties
- Regular District Court presence for those locations
- Accurate addresses and contact options
Criteria guide editorial organization. They do not predict results in any legal matter.
Independence and sponsorship
Editorial decisions do not depend on paid placement. Sponsored positions are labeled as featured. Sponsorship can improve visibility on city and county pages and may add profile enhancements such as a site link and map embed. It does not change our review criteria.
Corrections and requests
If you see an error or want to request a review, use the contact form. Include the profile URL, the requested change, and any public source that supports the update. We review and respond as promptly as possible.
Helpful paths
Find local lawyers
Browse by North Carolina locations to see attorneys who work in your District Court.
Learn the process
Read guides on child custody, child support, equitable distribution, alimony, mediation, and District Court basics.
Common questions
Can lawyers nominate a peer?
Yes. Peer nominations are considered as one signal. We still run our own checks and apply the same criteria to all profiles.
What if a lawyer changes firms or locations?
Send the new details through the contact form. We verify and update the profile so city and county coverage stays accurate.
Does paid placement affect selection?
No. Sponsored positions are labeled as featured and do not change editorial criteria. They only affect visibility and profile enhancements.