Margit M. Hicks, PA Attorney at Law - Fayetteville, NC

Experienced Family Law and Domestic Mediation in Fayetteville, NC

When going through marital separation or fighting for custody of your children, you need more than legal counsel; you need a seasoned advocate who approaches your case with empathy, integrity, and focused resolve. Founded in 2001, Margit M. Hicks, P.A. Attorney at Law has dedicated over two decades to guiding Fayetteville and Cumberland County families through challenging domestic transitions. Founding attorney Margit M. Hicks earned her law degree from Campbell University and brings more than 35 years of legal experience focused solely on domestic court matters. As both an accomplished trial litigator and a North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission Certified Family Financial Mediator, Attorney Hicks offers clients tailored strategies ranging from cooperative mediation to aggressive courtroom advocacy. When you need to hire an attorney who will fiercely defend your rights while keeping long-term family stability in focus, this office delivers results-driven legal support.

Absolute Divorce, Separation, and Asset Division

North Carolina requires spouses to live separate and apart for twelve consecutive months prior to filing for absolute divorce. Navigating this mandatory period without experienced counsel can result in the forfeiture of vital marital claims, such as alimony and property distribution. As skilled divorce lawyers, Margit M. Hicks and her dedicated staff protect your financial future through comprehensive services, including:

• Drafting customized premarital agreements, separation agreements, and property settlements.
• Filing for absolute divorce and managing complex military divorces involving Fort Liberty service members.
• Handling equitable distribution to divide marital debts, real estate properties, retirement accounts, and pensions.
• Securing post-separation support and permanent alimony to protect financially dependent spouses.
• Filing emergency Domestic Violence Protective Orders (50B orders) to safeguard victims from harm or harassment.

Child Custody, Child Support, and Third-Party Visitation

Determining where children will live and how parental duties are divided requires delicate negotiation and detailed legal knowledge. As experienced child custody lawyers and child support lawyers, the firm helps parents construct practical parenting plans that serve the best interests of the child. Attorney Hicks also represents grandparents and extended relatives seeking third-party visitation rights and handles custody modification petitions when substantial changes in circumstances occur.

Certified Family Financial Mediation Services

Litigating domestic disputes in court can be costly, protracted, and emotionally exhausting for families. As a Certified Family Financial Mediator, Attorney Margit Hicks acts as a neutral facilitator to help couples resolve financial and custodial disagreements amicably. Mediated settlement conferences give parties greater control over their outcomes, preserve privacy, and often resolve complex disputes far more efficiently than trial proceedings.

Stepparent, Kinship, and Independent Adoptions

Welcoming a child permanently into your family is a joyous milestone that requires precise legal compliance. As trusted adoption lawyers, Margit M. Hicks, P.A. guides families through Cumberland County special proceedings, handling stepparent adoptions, kinship adoptions, and private adoptions with diligence and care.

Schedule a Legal Consultation Today

Do not face life-changing domestic legal hurdles alone. When you need to find a lawyer who brings over three decades of courtroom and mediation experience to your corner, contact Margit M. Hicks, P.A. Attorney at Law. Call (910) 829-1400 or email [email protected] to schedule your confidential consultation today.