Family Law

Winston-Salem Divorce, Child Custody and Child Support Lawyers

North Carolina Family Law Attorneys

At Vrsecky Probst and Associates, L.L.P., we have been helping residents of communities throughout northwest North Carolina through their divorce process since 1999. Attorneys Anthony Vrsecky and Robert Probst offer our clients more than forty-five combined years of compassionate, responsive legal representation. We know that divorce is more than just filling out forms and appearing in court. A thorough knowledge of North Carolina family law is really what it is all about.

If you are considering filing for divorce, we'd like an opportunity to meet with you. Contact our divorce and family law office to schedule a consultation. We know that you may be concerned about the legal cost. We will fully discuss our fees and how we can help you. There are a lot of decisions you face in the coming weeks and months. We will help you understand what your legal options are, and how the decisions you make now may continue to affect your life several years into your future.

Can we help solve your problems? Yes, we can. We have a history of successfully helping people with family law issues.

We represent people who need legal help in family law areas such as:

• Separation Agreements
• Divorce, contested and uncontested
• Child custody law
• Child support and visitation rights
• Judgment modifications
• Equitable distribution of marital property
• Retirement and pension account distribution

Frequently Asked Questions - Child Custody

• Can the parties agree on how custody will be shared? Yes. In fact, it is often better if the parties do agree on the custody arrangement. Often the parties know what is best for their child(ren). If the parties can agree, the lawyers can draft the appropriate documents and the matter can be resolved quickly.
• If the parties can't agree on the custodial arrangement, what happens? The parties will have a hearing in front of a district court judge. The judge will listen to the evidence presented by both parties and them make a decision regarding the custodial arrangement based on what the judge believes is in the best interest of the child(ren).
• What is a primary custodial parent and what is a secondary custodial parent? The primary custodial parent is the parent that the child(ren) live with the majority of the time. The secondary custodial parent is the parent that has the child(ren) for a reduced period of time. The secondary custodial parent ususally has physical custody of the child(ren) every other weekend, one-half of the holidays and for a few weeks in the summer. The rest of the time the child(ren) live with the primary custodial parent.
• At what age can a child choose which parent the child would like to live with? There is not an age per se at which a child can choose the parent the child would like to live with. However, as a child gets older the wishes of the child are taken into consideration by the judge. The weight given to the child's wishes differs from case to case and largely depends on both the age of the child and the maturity of the child.
• Can my spouse have members of the opposite sex spend the night in the house when my child is present? Typically the Court will place a provision in the Custody Order that prohibits either party from having a member of the opposite sex not related by blood or marriage spend the night while the children are present. This is especially true if one of the parties requests this provision to be added.

Divorce Dispute Resolution

North Carolina is a mandatory mediation state. Our attorneys are certified mediators who understand the mediation process and know how to get the results you want. We will work with you to do what is best for your family. Whether in mediation or in court, we will stand beside you and make sure your rights are protected.

We'll help you feel comfortable about the divorce process and make sure that you will find the value of having an attorney to represent your rights and interests. Contact our office in Winston-Salem to schedule a consultation about your divorce and family law needs. We are with you "When It Really Matters!"