Richlands Family Lawyers

Family law attorney specializing in divorce, legal separation, property division, spousal support, child custody and visitation, child support, domestic violence, annulment, and modification.

Eva Freeman was born in upstate New York and raised in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Tau Delta honor societies. Eva consistently made the Dean's List and Chancellor's List, graduating summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA. After obtaining her paralegal certificate from Duke University, she worked as a paralegal in family law, where she discovered her passion for helping clients navigate challenging situations. Eva then pursued her Juris Doctor at The University...

Sydney J. Batch, J.D., M.S.W. is one of the founding partners of Batch Poore & Williams, PC. Sydney Batch grew up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. As a triple tarheel, Sydney received her Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Social Work and a Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The combination of her dual degree in law and social work provide her with a unique understanding of the often intersecting worlds of law and social work. Her primary practice areas are family law and child protective services Sydney is...

Carlton Willis is licensed by the North Carolina State Bar and limits his practice to family law. The focus of his practice is child custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution of marital property, issues related to domestic violence and other legal issues arising from separation and divorce. Carlton was born in eastern North Carolina and grew up on a tobacco farm where he began working by the age of six. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a double major in psychology and communications. After working for UNC Hospitals he...

Associate Attorney Breeden Law Office · Full-time Dec 2022 - Present · 1 yr 4 mosDec 2022 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos Senior Compliance Associate Fairview® Investment Services May 2021 - Nov 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos Law Clerk; Public Defender Allen County Public Defender · Full-time Aug 2020 - Dec 2020 · 5 mos Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Law Clerk; Public Defender Marion County Public Defender’s Agency May 2018 - Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 4 mos Indianapolis, Indiana Contracts Team Associate Government Acquisitions · Part-time Jan 2020 - Aug 2020 · 8 mosJ Indiana, United States

Former Prosecutor for 11th Judicial District where I handled thousands of criminal case for State of North Carolina. Went into private practice in 1998 and opened my own law from in 2004. My main focus is Criminal Defense, Domestic/Family Law, Traffic, License Restoration, and Personal Injury. Pride myself on providing excellent service to my clients and forging long term trusted relationships with my peers, judges and law enforcement.

Kathryn Schiller's practice is devoted to family law in Wake County. Kathryn provides legal counsel in the following areas of family law: Absolute Divorce Alimony Appeals Child Custody Child Support Domestic Violence Mediation Name Changes Post Separation Support PreMarital Agreements Property Division Separation Agreements Torts: Alienation of Affections / Criminal Conversation Kathryn provides cost-effective legal representation. Her focus is resolution, rather...

I practice exclusively in the area of family law handling difficult child custody cases, complex equitable distribution matters, alimony, child support and prenuptial agreements. I am a board certified family law specialist and certified by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission as a Mediator.

Lisa is the President of Rosen Law Firm with locations in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Cary, NC. She is fortunate to have gained many accolades over her law career, but she’s most proud of being one of Triangle Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” list in 2002 and the Triangle’s list of Top 25 Women in Business in the Triangle in 2004. Lisa was also inducted into the YWCA Academy of Women for the “Professions” category in 2003, which recognized her work, dedication and positive impact on the community. She graduated cum laude from the University of North Carolina at...

Linda has devoted her entire legal career to helping families in crisis solve often difficult and deeply personal issues. She only practices family law. While Linda does have extensive trial experience, she is a firm believer that court is the last place a family law case should be resolved and prides herself on being a creative and solutions-oriented lawyer. Linda holds undergraduate degrees in history and education from the University of North Carolina-Asheville, where she graduated with distinction as a university scholar. Prior to practicing law, Linda was a North Carolina Teaching Fellow and taught high school history during...

Native Oklahoman, Jordan A. Morris, has been practicing law since 2014. She currently represents clients in Cumberland County, North Carolina and the surrounding counties in the southern, middle districts of North Carolina. Jordan practices in civil litigation (contract disputes, landlord/tenant issues, personal injury), criminal litigation, family law issues (divorce, custody, paternity, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, juvenile, adoption, guardianships), and estate planning (wills, deeds, probates, conservatorships). She earned her Juris Doctor degree in 2013 at Florida Coastal School of Law (FCSL). In law school, Jordan was the recipient of the Governor’s Merit Scholarship. She was recognized for her commitment to her...

Nate has been exclusively practicing family law since 2017. He is well-versed in cases surrounding child custody, child support, postseparation support, alimony, equitable distribution, and, if necessary, domestic violence protective orders. He has a wealth of courtroom experience and is prepared to handle litigation; however, he understands that oftentimes non-litigation is the correct choice financially and emotionally, and will guide his clients through the most beneficial route for their specific circumstances. Before law school, Nate attended Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY, where he played Division I lacrosse. Nate graduated cum laude with dual degrees in English and Philosophy and was recognized...

Melissa Gustafson chose to become a family attorney for the opportunity to help families achieve good outcomes and to establish healthy co-parenting that supports child development. The field of family law combines many of her personal and professional interests and allows her to apply her talents to serve children and families. A graduate of Lehigh University and Duke University School of Law, Melissa went to law school with the specific goal of becoming a family lawyer who would offer advice and guidance during an emotionally charged and often confusing, uncertain time in clients’ lives. She brings a strong background in child development, recognition...

I’m Melenni Balbach, an attorney who spent years litigating high-conflict family law cases. I’ve sat across from heartbroken spouses, terrified parents, and clients who walked into court thinking the legal system would offer fairness, clarity, or even closure. It rarely did. In the traditional divorce process, everyone loses something; not just emotionally, but financially, mentally, and relationally. It’s adversarial by design. Couples are often pushed to fight harder, dig deeper, and "win,” even when they would’ve preferred to resolve things privately, quickly, or peacefully. I’ve seen judges make life-changing decisions in under five minutes. I’ve watched entire retirement accounts drain into legal fees....