When it's time for legal support, families turn to Rice Law. Our attorneys work with clients undergoing legal separation, divorce, child custody and support arrangements, and other family law issues.

Rice Law supports families in times of tumult and transition.

North Carolinians turn to Rice Law for legal support with family and education law issues. Learn how we can assist you with your case—chat online with our legal staff, discuss your case in our virtual law office (VLO), or call (910) 762-3854.

Learn what's required to get a divorce in the state of North Carolina, and get information on legal separation or spousal support and property division.

Resolving child custody and visitation issues

Most parents resolve custody issues while considering their child's best interests with an attorney or through mediation. Contested cases are decided by the courts.

Determining child support payments

Access calculators to help approximate child support payments for primary, shared, or split custody arrangements.

Marriage agreements

Guard your personal and property rights with Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements.

Property settlements

Decide the best approach to distribute marital property during separation and divorce.

Legal advice

Rice Law Attorney Mark Spencer Williams answers legal questions on Avvo.com, an online source for legal advice and lawyer ratings.

Legal articles

The intersection of Family Law and Immigration Law:
Alien love and marriage
Rice Law, PLLC, recently represented a resident alien in a case involving the marriage between her and her U.S. citizen husband. The case resulted in an award of $1,833.33 per month in post-separation support, due largely to the legal consequences of the Affidavit of Support that the citizen husband had signed prior to his wife's entry into the United States.

Selecting a divorce attorney in North Carolina
While a legal firm can't protect your heart, they can protect your children and your assets. Nine things to consider when selecting a divorce attorney.