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Blake Caulder is phenomenal! One of the most compassionate people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. We are so grateful that God placed this man in our lives, it feels like he is a part of our family! This is an amazing law firm that is truly dedicated to their clients needs. A concerned father of three children burdened by false allegations of domestic violence turned to Mr. Caulder for help.

The children's mother tried to use the false domestic violence allegations as leverage against the father. Mr. Caulder presented evidence to the court refuting the allegations o. After raising the young boy as her own, the aunt of the child retained Mr. Caulder to obtain full custody and then eventually terminate the rights of the boy's biological parents who refused to provide adequate housing, support, or resources for the child.
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The principal office of Caulder and Valentine Law Firm, PLLC is located in the Historic Blanton House at 303 West Marion Street, Shelby, North Carolina. Our rapidly growing firm focuses on family law matters in Cleveland, Gaston, and Lincoln Counties. Our efforts are guided by the foundational principles of innovation, excellence, and integrity.
Whether you are going through a difficult divorce, suffering through an emotional child custody battle, seeking protection from domestic violence, or needing assistance with an adoption or other family law-related matters, we are here for you. Our attorneys and staff will stay in close contact with you throughout the duration of your case to hold your hand and help you navigate the twists and turns common in domestic matters.
If you are considering filing for a divorce in North Carolina, it can be helpful to understand the process beforehand so that you know what to expect. A divorce can be relatively straightforward or complex, depending on the circumstances. If the couple can agree on these issues in a divorce, the process can go forward relatively quickly.
The process for obtaining a divorce in North Carolina generally begins with filing a complaint for absolute divorce. The complaint provides basic information about the individuals involved. The rest of the process after filing a complaint depends on a number of factors, including whether or not the divorce is contested.
Getting served with divorce papers from the Sheriff's department can come as a shock. Even if the divorce is not unexpected, it can be embarrassing to be served legal papers at your home or where you work. Going through a divorce can be difficult, especially when children are involved.

With the help of an experienced North Carolina divorce lawyer on your side, it can take some of the stress of divorce off your shoulders and make sure your interests are protected.If you have any questions about responding to divorce papers in North Carolina, contact us for help. The "complaint" is the name for the initial pleading in a civil action.
Reviews (18)
Amy Scronce
Amy Scronce
Nov 23, 2021
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I couldn’t have asked for a better Lawyer. I went in feeling Hopeless and aggravated and within a short visit had all my questions answered. Not only did they explain in detail everything I needed to know but they worked with me financially. I am forever grateful to Jonathan Kidd for getting my family through this situation. Highly recommend him !!! Thank you again ..... you made the up and coming holidays just a little easier ...
Yvonne Pope
Yvonne Pope
Nov 19, 2021
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I am so thankful we found this firm!
Josh Valentine helped us get custody of our grandchild. We had to work together ,with us in Alabama, and Josh in N.C. so communication was critical. Josh is honest and very professional. He responded quickly to my questions. Could not be happier with our outcome. Thank you sir!
You are highly recommended !
Charline Pope
Charline Pope
Nov 08, 2021
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Josh Valentine helped us in a child custody case, and was wonderful! We live in Alabama and didn't know where ,or how to even get help in NC. He was very helpful, understanding and supportive. We did get custody of child . Thankful for this law firm!
Madonna Razor
Madonna Razor
Sep 26, 2021
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Blake took on my son's very difficult case. He was very understanding, caring and compassionate and worked very hard throughout this case to make sure that my son was treated fairly. He did everything by the book. I want to truly say to you again....THANK YOU so much for everything that you did to help my son win his case. Your kindness and care never went unnoticed.
Tiffany McGinnis
Tiffany McGinnis
Sep 22, 2021
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Mr. Valentine is a fantastic attorney! He is a such a smart, kind, humble, and caring person. He understands that life happens and truly wants to help people. He was direct and confident with my case and gave me comfort in knowing that I was in good hands. He is very responsive and makes sure that his clients know what to expect. I am blessed to have crossed paths with him. I can't wait to see what the future holds for this smart, eager, attorney. Thank you Josh!
Prwright
Prwright
Sep 13, 2021
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Mr. Valentine is good people. He was receptive, responsive and HE even returned phone calls. Having dealt with an other firm in Gastonia, this was a pleasant, welcome surprise! He even called to check on me to see how I was doing prior to the hearings. He moved the process along as quickly as he could and obtained the results I was after. He is very professional and I would highly recommend him and his office/staff to anyone needing legal assistance. Thanks Josh. I really appreciate your efforts!
Whitley & Preston
Whitley & Preston
Sep 02, 2021
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Josh is an awesome person and lawyer! He was so responsive and I felt like he truly cared about me and my family. With him, I was able to get the custody I desired and we beat Becky Brown! In Cleveland county I feel like it’s always scary to go up against her, but he is hands down the best child custody lawyer in Cleveland County. I went with my gut on him and my gut was right. So thankful to have had him on my side.
Kay Wright
Kay Wright
Aug 31, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Responsiveness
The prompt service of this practice was amazing. They answered all my questions and were extremely considerate and knowledgeable. I appreciated how they handled our situation with compassion. The whole staff there were so good. If I ever need services again , this is where I will go. Josh Valentine is my lawyer.
Denise Burdick
Denise Burdick
Aug 26, 2021
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Mr. Valentine was absolutely amazing!! He definitely was the sunshine during the horrible storm I was in. He did everything possible for the best outcome for myself and my children. Mr. Valentine has always been very professional, willing to communicate at anytime! I would definitely recommend him to anyone in need of his services.
Ytisogoat
Ytisogoat
Aug 18, 2021
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Mr. Kidd was AMAZING at representing me at court! I was a little iffy at 1st but he proved to me that he was NOT going to fail me! I was able to walk out of the courtroom a FREE man & still continue to take care of my kids b/c of him & for that I will be forever grateful of him! He prepared all evidence that was needed to beat my case! He stayed in contact when he found something new that would help me out in the in! Mr. Kidd is a GREAT recommendation if you ever need someone to represent you. I was facing a gun charge that wasn’t even my gun & he did what he needed to do to make sure I didn’t
Michelle Green
Michelle Green
Jul 17, 2021
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Blake Caulder is more than an outstanding lawyer! His professionalism is a 10 star ⭐️ My daughter n law was looking at jail time and his communication with probation , DAs and she herself helped saving her from any jail time! I would highly recommend him to anyone and defiantly will use him for any future needs! He worked on her case above and beyond helping us out in an 1 day advance! Thanks Blake!
Chastity N. Chuck Reeves
Chastity N. Chuck Reeves
Apr 16, 2021
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This law firm is A1...They were friendly ,coutirous and done everything they said they was gonna do and did it in a timely manner...If your in need of any legal assistance I would highly recommend them...Thanks again for all you have done!
Mitchel Collins
Mitchel Collins
Jan 03, 2021
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Took care of my traffic ticket with no problem. Great customer service too!
Sierra Moss
Sierra Moss
Dec 05, 2020
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Hopefully I’ll never need a lawyer again but if I do, this is definitely who I’d call . I had my first traffic tickets as an adult and I was so overwhelmed with what could happen! But with one easy call they assured me it would be taken care of at the best of their ability. My nerves usually get the best of me in these situations but I got a call the day of my court date only a couple hours after letting me know that everything went well 🙏 Needless to say I was relieved to put it behind me but I am beyond appreciative.
Ryan Turla
Ryan Turla
Sep 22, 2020
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I am really happy I’ve used them and they will help you In the best way they can. They are very professional and best legal advise you can have for you traffic violation. I will give them 10 stars if I can and truly recommend them.
Connie Prestwood
Connie Prestwood
Jul 08, 2020
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I recently hired Mr. Caulder to help me with a bunch of old traffic tickets and he was very nice and professional throughout our entire conversation, was very patient and througho. I thought it was going to takew approx a month at the least to take care of my cases and within 24 hours i had received a call personally from him letting me know my cases had been handled. i was so surprised with how quick the turn around time was and the outcome. If ever i need to hire an attorney again, i will most def be using this law firm.
Jessica Suzanne
Jessica Suzanne
Jun 27, 2020
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Josh Valentine was the most professional, passionate, and hardworking attorney I have ever worked with! He was phenomenal!! His attention to detail and go-getter attitude made the stress and heartache of going through a custody case the best it could possibly be. Josh was always available to answer all of our questions and his advice was second to… none. He helped us win everything we wanted and more, in terms of our custody agreement. He truly is a hidden gem in Cleveland County! We will be forever grateful for the wonderful service Josh provided for us!
Jaime Hudgins
Jaime Hudgins
Jun 24, 2020
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The only reason I'm giving 5 stars is because I can't give 10. Josh Valentine is the most amazing attorney I've ever seen or heard of. He is an absolute go getter. He made a horrible time in my life alot easier to get through. I'll never hire another other than him. Thank you sir!