Family Law

Owens & Nelson handles all cases in the areas of divorce, domestic relations, and family law. Our attorneys provide aggressive and prompt legal services with compassion and caring for those with a legal need. We are dedicated to helping people get on with their lives and making the divorce, property settlement or child custody process as simple and quick as possible.

At Owens & Nelson, we recognize that you need to be fully informed in order to assess your options and make the decisions that best suit your situation. When representing you in a divorce or other family law matter, we make sure that you understand the issues inherent in your case. We use our skill and training to help you assess and address your goals and interests. We keep you informed on every aspect of the case.

We will pursue your rights aggressively at the negotiating table or in mediation or, if need be, in a court of law or on appeal.

ESTATE PLANNING -- Every plan is different...every life is unique.

At Owens & Nelson, our goal as your lawyer is to provide you with practical solutions to your estate planning concerns, with a strong emphasis on asset protection. A well-designed estate plan passes, at death, assets to those we love in a manner that best fits the life circumstances of our intended beneficiaries. It reduces or eliminates the associated costs, such as estate and income taxes, probate court expense, and legal fees.

A thoughtful estate plan takes into account not only the expected size of your net worth, but also considers the unique needs of beneficiaries. Should the inheritance be phased in at certain ages? Does an heir have a disability or any special needs? Is the intended beneficiary in a difficult marriage with the possibility of a later divorce? Do we have children from a prior marriage? Should we protect the inheritance from the heir's potential creditors? Are there any taxes that can be avoided? Do we wish to avoid the probate court rules, delays, and expenses? The attorneys at Owens & Nelson are committed to providing you with an estate plan to meet your specific goals.

Owens & Nelson, P.L.L.C.
201 West Third Street
Post Office Box 36
Greenville, North Carolina 27835
Telephone: (252) 757-3300
Fax: (252) 758-9777

Representing Clients in North Carolina including Greenville, Washington, Kinston, New Bern, Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Williamston, Wilson, Goldsboro Pitt county and more.