Melodi Hayes Family law
best family law
in wilmington nc
Over 25 Years of practicing family law
ABOUT MELODI
Attorney Melodi R. Hayes graduated from the Cumberland School of Law of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama in 1987 receiving a Juris Doctor. She worked in general practice in Winston-Salem, NC for her first years after completing law school, and subsequently worked for the District Attorney’s office in Bladen, Brunswick and Columbus counties for several years after leaving Winston-Salem. In 1994, Ms. Hayes moved to Wilmington, NC where she began her solo practice in the family law area.
Prior to receiving her J.D., Ms. Hayes received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro in 1977 and practiced critical care nursing for several years in academic medical centers in Chapel Hill, NC, Nashville, TN, Winston Salem, NC, Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, and St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. She has consistently maintained a current nursing license, and remains current to date.
Ms. Hayes says there is a natural crossover from nursing to family law because in both cases, families are dealing with sometimes traumatic events that leave their lives spiraling out of control. At the Law Office of Melodi R. Hayes, each client’s needs are addressed as they are guided through every step of the legal process until all issues are resolved. Call the Law Office of Melodi R. Hayes today at 910-762-4540 and let THEM start working for you!
grandparents rights
A grandparent can petition the Court to adopt a grandchild to care for when the biological parents are unable to do so.
seperation agreements
A legally binding contract that details the settlement decisions agreed to by both parties. Separation Agreements, if prepared correctly, can provide parties with a less expensive and less contentious alternative to a lawsuit which may require numerous court appearances.
Post seperation support
A temporary support claim brought by a dependent spouse who does not have the financial means to meet their reasonable financial needs, and the supporting spouse has the ability to meet these reasonable financial needs.
uncontested divorce
North Carolina is a “no-fault” state therefore, an absolute divorce can be granted to either the husband or wife after they have lived separate and apart from each other for at least one year prior to filing of the divorce action. (* Any alimony or property distribution claim must be made prior to granting of the divorce or the right to make these claims is forever barred.)
cHILD CUSTODY
Any parent, relative, agency, institution, or other person claiming the right to custody of a minor child may file an action in Court. Custody, through a Court action, is awarded according to the courts determination of the best interest and welfare of the child.
Domestic Violence
Attempting to cause or intentionally causing bodily injury and/or placing someone in fear of “imminent serious bodily injury” by the threat of the use of force. A Domestic Violence action (often referred to as a “50B” action), may be filed after completing forms provided by your local Clerk of Court office.
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