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Facing divorce, child custody, and property division matters can be overwhelming. Trust our North Carolina family law attorneys to guide you with integrity, compassion, and respect.

No one ever enters a marriage expecting a day when it could all end. If it’s happening to you, we at Caulder & Valentine Law Firm, PLLC, want to be your reliable advocates in this process. Our family law practice can advise you of your legal rights, help you make reasoned decisions, and lead you through what could be the most difficult moments of your life.

Whether your situation involves a high net worth divorce, child custody, spousal support, or a complex division of property and assets, our attorneys have the experience and care that matters. We know how to work diligently through sensitive, emotionally charged issues and strive to ensure that each case receives the attention it deserves.

When you need a family law attorney in Shelby, Gastonia, or Lincolnton, turn to Caulder & Valentine. Let our solutions-focused approach and legal experience be your rock in your family’s time of need.

Whether you want to file for divorce, have received a divorce notice from your spouse, or are seeking custody of your children, family law matters are the most personal and complex things you could face.

You want to be sure that property division, valuation of pensions, stock options, and goodwill arising from business activities are handled fairly. Should you be trapped in a violent relationship, your life and your children’s lives need to be protected. Alternatively, if you’re considering adoption or thinking about putting a prenuptial agreement in place before entering marriage, dense paperwork and administrative blockades abound.

Our lawyers are ready to counsel, negotiate, and, if necessary, fight in court on your behalf to obtain the best result possible. With a divorce, property division, and child custody lawyer from Caulder & Valentine on your side, you can be confident that they will:

• Make sure all legal documents you’ve signed can stand up in court

• Review all legal options available to you and recommend the one(s) that would make the most sense for your circumstances

• Assess the financial and tax implications of your family law

• Work to resolve your family law matter in the most efficient way

• Handle temporary restraining orders, injunctions, hearings, and settlement conferences

• Fight to decrease the amount of red tape often associated with family law

• Mounting the strongest possible legal challenge, such as litigation and appeals

Let an experienced family law attorney from our law practice fully explain your legal options and remedies. Contact us today for a consultation and case review.

Clients are often fearful when they come to us for a family law matter. Their children, finances, future, and everything they’ve ever worked for hang in the balance. Our lawyers empathize with their position and are genuinely concerned for their well-being. This is why we pledge to:

• Always treat you with respect and kindness

• Take the time to listen to you and answer every question

• Explain your legal options in plain, simple language

• Be up front and ethical about our attorney fees and costs

• Be responsive and return messages when you call us

• Take immediate measures to protect you, your children, and your finances

• Put your needs first when developing legal strategies for your case

• Keep you informed of, and consult to get your approval for, any major developments

If you decide to hire us as your attorneys, you can expect us to employ these high standards throughout your case.

Blake Caulder

Attorney

Josh Valentine

Attorney

Jonathan Kidd

Attorney

When it comes to the most important things in your life — your family and your well-being — experience and legal savvy matter. At Caulder & Valentine, we know how to determine and execute the most effective family law strategies, always with a focus on our clients’ rights and best interests.

Our law firm has offices in Shelby, Gastonia, and Lincolnton, and we serve families and individuals in Cleveland, Gaston, and Lincoln counties. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with a divorce lawyer who takes your situation as seriously as you do.

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