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A Huntersville law firm for families, individuals and small businesses across Lake Norman and the Charlotte region. Divorce, custody, child support, alimony, property division, wills and estates, DWI and traffic defense, handled by attorneys who go to court.
Meet your Adkins Law attorneys
Serving Huntersville, Lake Norman & the Charlotte region
New for 2027North Carolina’s child support guidelines change January 1, 2027. Estimate support with our free calculator.
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Each card opens a plain-English guide written by our attorneys, with statutes, timelines, charts and answers to the questions clients ask us most.
Divorce
The one-year rule, filing in Mecklenburg County and the deadlines that protect your claims.
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Child custody
Best interest, custody mediation, parenting plans, relocation and modification.
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Child support
How the income-shares formula works and what the 2027 guidelines change.
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Alimony
Dependent spouses, the 16 factors, marital misconduct and how long support lasts.
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Property division
The house, retirement accounts and businesses under equitable distribution.
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Separation agreements
Settle property, support and custody on paper, and make it enforceable.
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Wills & estates
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, and what happens without a will.
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Local firm. Real courtroom experience.
We are a Huntersville firm, not a call center. You meet the attorney handling your case, and you get a straight answer about your options.
Local perspective. Broad experience.
Huntersville has grown from a small railroad and cotton town, first called Craighead and later named for farmer Robert Boston Hunter, into a community of more than 61,000 people. Our clients are teachers, nurses, engineers, small-business owners, first responders and retirees from Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, Denver and north Charlotte.
Attorney Chris Adkins founded the firm in 2014 after serving as a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer and as an Army officer. That background shapes how we prepare: we expect cases to be tested in court, so we build them that way from the first meeting.
- Family law, divorce, custody, support and alimony
- Wills, trusts, powers of attorney and probate
- DWI, traffic and criminal defense
- Civil litigation and employment matters
What to expect from a consultation
A focused hour with an attorney, a clear read on your options, and a plan you can act on, whether or not you hire us.
Call or book online
Call (704) 274-5677 or use our contact page. We’ll check for conflicts and set a time that works.
Gather the basics
Bring any papers you’ve received, a timeline of key dates, and your questions. Don’t worry about organizing everything.
Meet your attorney
One hour, by phone or in person, for $250. We listen, explain the law, and walk through realistic options.
Leave with a plan
Next steps, deadlines and costs. If you hire us, we put the plan to work right away.
Fewer divorces, higher stakes
North Carolina’s divorce rate has fallen by nearly half since 2000, but the cases that remain often involve more property, retirement savings and shared parenting than ever. Planning matters.
NC divorces per 1,000 residents
CDC / National Center for Health Statistics
What clients say
Was a great experience working with Chris with my separation and custody agreements. He was able to negotiate favorable terms to my agreements and make a difficult process simple.Andrew T. · Separation & custody
Adkins Law is very easy to work with and very detailed. He made the process quick and easy for me. The atmosphere is friendly, professional, and upbeat!Jamie J. · Client
They were extremely helpful in having my traffic ticket reduced in a desperate time of need! They maintained constant communication and answered all of my questions.Brandon H. · Traffic
Estates, protection & the road
Probate in Mecklenburg County
Letters, creditor notices, inventories and closing an estate, step by step.
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Protective orders (50B)
Ex parte orders, the 10-day hearing and what a DVPO can require.
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Speeding tickets, points & PJCs
DMV vs. insurance points and the 2025 PJC changes.
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Alienation of affection
North Carolina’s heart-balm torts, deadlines and defenses.
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2027 child support calculator
Estimate support under the guidelines effective January 1, 2027 (beta).
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Areas we serve
Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, Denver and north Charlotte.
See our towns →Helpful resources. A clearer next step.
Legal guides, books by Chris Adkins, and practical tools for people in Huntersville, Lake Norman and the Charlotte region.
Adkins Law Legal Guides
Browse North Carolina family law, estate planning, criminal defense and civil litigation resources.
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Traffic & DWI Center
Understand court preparation, driver’s license concerns and North Carolina traffic matters.
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North Carolina Legal Books
Explore Chris Adkins’s practical books about divorce and DWI in North Carolina.
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The Lake Norman Brief
Read legal explanations, local history and stories from the greater Charlotte region.
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Mediation Solutions
Learn about a structured conversation, preparation and practical paths toward resolution.
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Plan Your Consultation
Meet with an Adkins Law attorney in Huntersville or by phone to discuss your circumstances.
Request a consultation →Consultation checklists & planning worksheets
Prepare your questions and records with these practical North Carolina legal guides.
Your First Divorce Consultation
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Organize Digital Records During Separation
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Keeping or Selling the Marital Home
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Plan a Better Child Custody Exchange
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Organize Records When Income Changes
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Prepare for Criminal Court
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Start an Expunction Records Checklist
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Organize Your DWI Court and License Timeline
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Estate Planning for Young Families
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Review Your Estate Plan After Divorce
Open the checklist →Attorney portraits identify the Adkins Law team. Other people shown are illustrative stock photographs.