Shipman Wright & Moore
“I also want to make note that attorney Joshua MacNamara provided equal service with top notch legal expertise.”
Best Child Custody Lawyers in Wilmington, NC
12 firms listed · all 12 in Wilmington · 1 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
Mulligan Attorneys
“I've recommended these guy to two of my associates and they got them off like it was nothing.”
Burney & Jones
“I highly recommend this Law firm and want to take this time to personally thank them as a very satisfied client.”
The Law Office of Jason Vaughn
“Jason Vaughn is one of the most outstanding individuals that you will ever meet.”
Mason, Mason, & Smith Attorneys at Law
“Mason and his staff for their great hospitality and concerns in representing me my cases.”
Block Crouch Keeter Behm & Sayed
“We have purchased 11 homes and I have previously worked with closing/real estate attorneys for many years with careers in title insurance and mortgage banking, Nate stands out as a detail oriented, caring, intelligent, responsive and committed attorney.”
The 12 firms listed for Wilmington, NC take child custody and visitation matters for families. What appears about their practice areas, consultations and office hours is taken from each firm's own site, and ratings with quoted lines come from public reviews.
Area overview: Wilmington, NC
All 12 firms we list here are in Wilmington itself. We have 15 firms in Wilmington on file; this page shows the highest-rated 12. 10 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 616 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "results" and "efficient". 1 is open on Saturdays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (5), alimony (2), business law (2), child custody (2) and child support (2). 1 shows a license on its website. Domain records put 8 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. We have a website on file for 11 of the firms on this page; 10 publish a contact page and 8 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
What do custody firm websites listed for Wilmington usually state?
11 of the 12 firms have a website on file. Those pages are where a practice describes the parenting matters it takes, whether it offers mediation, and how consultations run. Look for a firm that writes about children rather than about winning, and read a few before you call.
Hager Divorce & Family Law
“He will be completely honest and straightforward with you about the ways of the law, potential outcomes (good, bad, and ugly), and his professional opinion and guidance.”
Allan Brandon Tise
“He gave me great advice that helped us get through the separation process amicably, while still advocating for my best interests.”
Macrae Law Firm
“Sam and his team are professional, responsive, and true advocates for their clients.”
Sarah E. Gray
Delaura Law Firm
Ed Ablard Law Firm
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