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Working hard and raising a family is what diligent dads do. But what happens when life throws you a curve ball, and you have to pivot without a plan? When you married your spouse, you expected forever, and now you find yourself trying to rebuild your life while going through a legal battle.
When you and your spouse have children together, the divorce process becomes even harder. Everything feels unsteady, and you just want to do what is right for your children. You don’t have to go through this alone.
We are here to help you protect your rights when it comes to your divorce, child custody, visitation, and support. You have the right to a fair and balanced divorce. You also deserve to have an active role in your child’s life, no matter what your relationship with their other parent looks like.
If you are going through a divorce or feel it is unavoidable, call 704-275-0951 to speak to an experienced family law attorney.
What Rights Do Fathers Have During Divorce?
Regardless of what you hear and who you hear it from, in North Carolina, dads have the same rights as mothers during a divorce. You will have to take a proactive approach and work with an experienced attorney to ensure your rights are respected and protected. Most fathers fear that the court proceedings will treat them unfairly during child custody proceedings. Some spouses even use this myth to threaten good dads, even going as far as blackmailing them.
Not on our watch.
You deserve aggressive legal representation in your family law case. The Law Office of Jana K. Jones, PLLC, is here to represent you and your best interests. This is to ensure that you receive the same treatment as your soon-to-be former spouse.
As a father, you have the right to:
- Seek primary or joint custody
- Parenting time
- Be involved in major decisions regarding your child
Anyone who tells you otherwise is lying to you.
What Does the Law Office of Jana K. Jones, PLLC Stand For?
We stand for equality. In a system that favors mothers, we chose to stand up for father’s rights and help them fight back. At the Law Office of Jana K. Jones, PLLC, we believe in and stand by the following.
Growth Mindset
We embrace thinking outside the box. We challenge the status quo, which is why we chose to fight for fathers and their rights. We are not afraid of progress, experimentation, or open-mindedness.
Ownership
We take ownership of our work, ethics, and culture. Our team is encouraged to take the initiative and pursue results with a relentless focus on quality representation.
Genuine Connections
The Law Office of Jana K. Jones, PLLC, believes in human connection. Our team understands that quality relationships with our clients, community, and within our own team allow us to gain a deeper understanding of our client’s needs.
Jana K. Jones, Esq.
Jana K. Jones, Esq.
Jana K. Jones is a Charlotte-area native who attended East Mecklenburg High School. After high school, Mrs. Jones studied sociology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH). While enrolled at the UNC-CH, she was a member of Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity.
Mrs. Jones mentored “at-risk” students in multiple programs including Carrboro, North Carolina’s Teens Climb High and Durham, North Carolina’s Standards Based Solutions. Mrs. Jones also participated in a UNC-CH’s MANO Program that provided English as a second language and mentoring services to immigrant women.
What Happens if You Don’t Hire a Family Law Attorney?
Many men pride themselves on their ability to take on any challenge alone, no matter how large or small. When they take that mindset into their divorce or child custody legal issues, they find themselves pitted against a system that turns its back on fathers.
We employ a broad range of strategies to help clients protect their best interests and legal rights. We have a variety of family law practice areas, including divorce cases, spousal support claims, child custody claims, and more, to help clients achieve a favorable outcome.
When you take on the legal system alone, you risk losing your livelihood as your ex takes half of everything. You risk your future financial stability when the North Carolina courts award your ex with alimony. And you risk losing the right to father your children.
The risk is too high. Call 704-275-0951 to speak with an attorney who wants you to succeed.
Does North Carolina Award Spousal Support?
The state of North Carolina does award spousal support, also known as alimony. Whether or not support is granted, and how much, is based on the financial needs of one spouse and the ability of the other party to pay. You’ve heard the nightmares of an ex being awarded alimony and draining their ex-husband’s finances for decades, even life!
Fortunately, that is not usually the case. Family courts consider many factors when determining whether to award support and for how much, including the length of the marriage, each spouse’s income, earning capacity, contributions to the household, and both spouses’ careers. The goal of alimony is to ensure both spouses can maintain the standard of living they are used to.
You worked hard, and your ex is perfectly capable of earning their own way in the world. Protect your financial well-being by contacting our law firm now.
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How Do You Choose the Right Firm?
Choosing the right family law attorney is critical to the success of your case, regardless of what type of family court issues you are facing. When looking for a Charlotte family lawyer, consider the following characteristics before choosing.
Experienced in Family Law
Make sure to look for an attorney who takes on family law cases and little else outside of that. Also, ensure that they have handled cases similar to yours and are knowledgeable in the intricacies of family law.
Compassionate & Helpful
Family law issues are personal and sensitive, so having an empathetic and helpful lawyer is key. You need a lawyer who listens to your problems, answers questions in a way that is easy to understand, and is available when you need them.
Transparent Attorney Fees
Your family law attorney’s legal fees should be clear and easy to understand. What services are included in their pricing structure? Clear expectations can prevent future financial surprises, and help to provide you and your family a path forward.