For most people, divorce is uncharted territory. Not only does divorce represent the loss of the future they had planned, but it requires them to navigate an unfamiliar legal system. Even when divorce is clearly the right option, it is rarely an easy one.

The right legal representation can make the divorce process easier for divorcing spouses and their children. Connell & Gelb understands that the unfamiliarity of the divorce process and uncertainty about the future can be deeply stressful. Attorneys Michelle Connell and Wesley Gelb work diligently to reduce both sources of stress for their clients.

Frequent Communication. Meticulous Preparation.

Some law firms communicate only when there is news to report on a divorce case, leaving clients in limbo, unsure what to expect. Michelle and Wes know that people feel better, and make better decisions, when they are kept informed. Connell & Gelb is proactive in communicating with clients about the divorce process and their options.

Having a sense of the divorce process is helpful, but understandably, people are also concerned about the outcome. Where will they live? Willl their children live with them? Will they have the resources they need to build the future they want? What will happen to their assets, including business interests, investments, and real estate?

Even the most experienced divorce attorneys cannot guarantee specific results. But clients of Connell & Gelb can be confident that their attorneys have thoroughly prepared every aspect of their case with meticulous attention to detail. With decades of experience in North Carolina divorce, Michelle and Wes understand how to maximize the likelihood of their clients’ desired outcome, even in complex cases involving issues such as:

• Valuation of a business
• Convoluted income streams from multiple sources
• Division of stock options and restricted stock
• Assets that are unique or otherwise challenging to value
• Concealment or dissipation of marital assets
• Prenuptial or postnuptial agreements
• Contested child custody

Experienced Representation Matters.

The first decision you make in your divorce—who will represent you—is one of the most important. Your choice of law firm affects all the decisions that will follow in your case.

The vast majority of North Carolina divorces end in settlement. It is important to work with an attorney who is an effective negotiator. With decades of experience focusing exclusively on family law and North Carolina board certification in this practice, Michelle and Wes have the legal knowledge and practical skill to guide clients to a favorable resolution of even the most complicated cases.

Michelle and Wes are also seasoned litigators, capable of advocating effectively for clients at trial when settlement is not in their best interests. As trial attorneys, they have access to respected experts, such as business valuation experts and forensic accountants, whose testimony can influence the outcome of a contested matter.

To learn more about the North Carolina divorce process and your options, contact Connell & Gelb to schedule a consultation.