Divorce is one of the hardest things an adult will experience in their lifetime. Selecting the right attorney to represent you in divorce is critical to making your experience as productive and stress-free as possible. As a parent, Jennifer understands your anxiety and questions about how the process works.
As your attorney, she understands the legal requirements and will ensure you and your child(ren) receive the best representation. Child custody laws in North Carolina can be overwhelming. Navigating this process can be difficult. Jennifer is committed to making sure your child's best interest is being represented and will always have your child's interest at heart.
As your attorney, she understands the legal requirements and will ensure you and your child(ren) receive the best representation. Child custody laws in North Carolina can be overwhelming. Navigating this process can be difficult. Jennifer is committed to making sure your child's best interest is being represented and will always have your child's interest at heart.
Services
Lincolnton Family Law focuses on family law matters at all stages of your case. Whether you are contemplating a separation, involved in litigation, or need to modify an order, we are here to help. We cover the Western Piedmont of North Carolina in Lincoln, Cleveland, and Catawba Counties. An absolute divorce is the simplest part of the process.
North Carolina is a "no-fault" divorce state, which means that neither party has the right to file for a divorce without providing fault or having the permission of the other spouse. Finalizing an absolute divorce in North Carolina is very routine. Lincolnton Family Law handles the process from the beginning to end without you having to step into a court room.
Custody is the legal and physical care and supervision of a child under 18 years of age. Physical custody describes the person with whom the child lives on a day-to-day basis. Legal custody which describes the person who has the right to make major decisions concerning the child; including decisions about education, health care, and religion.
The term guardian "ad litem" comes from Latin, and means guardian "for the case." A Guardian ad Litem advocate is a trained community volunteer who is appointed and determines the needs of abused and neglected children in the court system. In court, they serve as an important voice for the child and make sure to represent the child's best interest in custody cases.
While it's easy to pay your traffic ticket, fighting it can save your driving record from points associated with a ticket conviction. The cost is a lot less than you may think. We are devoted to negotiating with the assistant district attorney to get the best possible outcome. Working with Jennifer was wonderful.
Reviews (12)
Zach McPherson
Feb 05, 2021
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I came to Jennifer after being kept from my daughter for 120 plus days. I was recommended to her from a friend that’s an attorney in another county. I have used her for different custody situations since 2016. Shes not only professional, prompt, and communicates regularly without leaving you in the dark. I highly recommend her for child custody.… She will battle for you! We won our case/cases and my life would be a lot different without having my daughter and how she fought to get my time with her. Thank you Jennifer and again highly recommend her to anyone who wants a lawyer in your
Stephanie Teague
Oct 08, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Jennifer has helped me on several occasions. My family has used her for a variety of legal matters from helping with a death of a loved one and all that entails to helping with rental property and other investment properties. I highly recommend using Jennifer for your legal needs.
Jennifer has helped me on several occasions. My family has used her for a variety of legal matters from helping with a death of a loved one and all that entails to helping with rental property and other investment properties. I highly recommend using Jennifer for your legal needs.
Dorothy Jackson
Sep 29, 2020
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She failed my daughter big time. She drew flowers in court while her ex-husband's lawyer took my daughter to the cleaners. The first sign was she walked into the courthouse with her ex-husband's lawyer. All she was worried about was going to lunch! Don't waste your time or money on this so-called lawyer!
Ryan Davis
Jul 01, 2020
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This lady if I can even call her that is a crook. very rude. I sold most of what I owned to pay this theif only to be ripped off. she is great friends with other lawyers there in that crap town and they work together to screw over their clients. don't believe me several people have said the same things on Google. we came to her with a dang easy… case and somehow she managed to screw it up. please if you live in Lincolnton know that the judges lawyers, and dss are 100% crooked and in this county you can meet someone on the street and by law they can take your kids from you, and the lawyers
Rickey Jarrell
May 07, 2020
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Stacy Bayless
May 26, 2019
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Jennifer Hames failed me in one of my toughest times of a domestic violence situation which ended in divorce and a CPS case against my ex for child abuse as well. I made clear that custody was needed immediately as my ex was constantly threatening myself and our children. She failed to file for emergency custody until it was too late. She also allowed my ex and his attorney to drag their feet with informal extensions that she didnt even ask me about. Nine months later I had nothing to show but a temporary order for support after spending thousands of dollars. In the meantime, I would have been
Jd Adams
Dec 15, 2018
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Ryan Davis
Nov 22, 2018
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Would give -5 if it let me. Lawyer is money hungry and will keep extending your court dates to help her make you pay more money. Having this woman for a lawyer means your guaranteed to lose. She is a crook and should have her ability to practice law suspended.. stole $1500 dollars from us and then demanded $1500 more 1 month later after doing absolutely nothing.
Denise Nicole Nichols
Aug 20, 2018
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Coty Cates
Dec 02, 2017
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Elite Gameing
Aug 07, 2017
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I was really going through a tough child custody situation , I had spent countless hours and money trying to resolve the issues. I was referred to Jennifer Hames and I can totally say "she the best" .....she gets straight to the point at hand and she does exactly what she SAY !!!!! THANK U JENNIFER ...."U ROCK " !!!!!💥💥💥💥💣😘
Christopher Douglas
Jul 09, 2017
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Jennifer at Lincolnton Family Law is a calm voice of reason during a very emotional charged time.
She handled my separation agreement as well as my divorce and helped me through that time by focusing on the things that mattered. If you are looking for the best attorney in Lincoln county to handle a child custody, separation, or divorce, look no further than Jennifer Hames of Lincolnton Family law.
She handled my separation agreement as well as my divorce and helped me through that time by focusing on the things that mattered. If you are looking for the best attorney in Lincoln county to handle a child custody, separation, or divorce, look no further than Jennifer Hames of Lincolnton Family law.
