Family Law

Even the most straightforward family law dispute has many facets: legal, emotional, financial, and social. A divorce or other family law matter may impact everything from your relationship with your children to your future financial security. Because of their high stakes and deeply personal nature, family law matters can feel overwhelming to those navigating the legal process.

Connell & Gelb concentrates its practice exclusively in the area of family law. Attorneys Michelle Connell and Wesley Gelb are both board certified by the North Carolina State Bar in the area of family law; Michelle is also board certified in appellate practice. These certifications require not only extensive experience and training, but unimpeachable professional ethics.

Michelle and Wes established Connell & Gelb in order to provide clients with attentive personal service, meticulous preparation, and effective advocacy tailored to their client’s unique circumstances and needs. They are creative negotiators and skilled litigators, with the ability to resolve even the most intricate and contentious family law cases in a favorable manner.

Connell & Gelb is committed to protecting their clients’ interests in a broad range of North Carolina family law matters, including those involving significant and complex assets and business interests. Although Michelle and Wes have handled hundreds of divorces and related matters, they never lose sight of the fact that each client and each family is unique. They are dedicated to providing clients with the personal attention they deserve, as well as the effective legal representation they need to move forward with their lives.

North Carolina Family Law Services

Connell & Gelb represents clients in a variety of family law needs, from the drafting and review of prenuptial agreements to the appeal of family law judgments and the enforcement and modification of final orders. The firm’s services include:

Connell & Gelb understands that family law is about more than helping you close one chapter of your family life; it’s about making sure that you are equipped with the resources you need to move into the next one. To learn more about how we can help you create the future you want, we invite you to contact Connell & Gelb to schedule a consultation.