Sanderson Family Law helps clients navigate the complex legal and emotional issues that arise in divorce and family law matters. Dedicated to providing thoughtful legal advice in family and domestic relations cases, Nicki Sanderson is one of only two board certified family law specialists in Wayne County.

Nicki has been helping families navigate the difficulties of separation and divorce since 2012. She serves clients throughout Johnston and Wayne County. It is our mission to provide clarity throughout your case, bring you peace of mind, and help you achieve your goals.

Divorce and Legal Separation

Deciding to end a marriage can be difficult. In North Carolina, a married couple must live separate and apart with the intent to be separated for at least twelve months prior to qualifying for a divorce; however, all of the “hard parts” of the di… Read More
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Mediation

Divorcing couples must address difficult decisions that will impact each other’s future. Although confronting these issues can be challenging, many divorcing couples can work cooperatively to resolve many of their issues outside of court. Alter… Read More
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Child Custody

Child Custody Child custody (including parenting access, authority, and parenting time/visitation) is among the most contentious and emotionally charged issues in a divorce. The State of North Carolina prefers that parents, not judges, make decisions… Read More
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Child Support

Child Support Both parents are required to support their children financially. Unless grounds exist for deviation, North Carolina utilizes child support guidelines, which determine a basic child support obligation for a family based on the incomes of… Read More
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Adoption

Adoption can be a tedious and challenging two-step process that requires ending the child’s relationship with the biological parents and establishing a new relationship with the adopting parents. Adoption can take many forms, including: Stepparent… Read More
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Spousal Support

Because North Carolina requires that spouses live separately before filing for divorce, North Carolina law recognizes two types of spousal support. Post-Separation Support is financial support paid after the parties separate but before there is a fin… Read More
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Equitable Distribution of Marital Property

North Carolina is an equitable distribution state, which means property and debt is not divided and distributed based upon title-ownership; rather it is divided equitably, recognizing the partnership implicit in marriage. When dividing assets, the ju… Read More
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