Your Family Law Attorney

Krispen Culbertson, Greensboro family law attorney, practicing in Guilford County District Court for 20+ years. Focus on divorce, custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, and protective orders.

Memberships: North Carolina State Bar; local family law section. Courts: Greensboro and High Point District Court calendars.

What We Handle in Greensboro and Guilford County

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Local Courts and Where Your Case Is Heard

Most family cases in this area are filed in Guilford County District Court, with courtrooms in Greensboro and High Point. We handle filings, service, temporary hearings, mediation, and trials on these calendars every week. If your case involves another state, we navigate UIFSA for support and UCCJEA for custody so the right court takes the case. Serving families in Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown, Oak Ridge, Stokesdale, Summerfield, Pleasant Garden, Sedalia, Whitsett, Gibsonville, and nearby Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Lewisville, Kernersville, Walkertown, Rural Hall, Tobaccoville, and Bethania.

Results That Matter

We focus on clear goals, clean orders, and steady progress. Examples include negotiated parenting plans that reduce conflict, child support set using the correct worksheet and proof, property division orders that address homes, retirement, and small businesses, and protective orders that provide safety and structure. Ask us for representative case paths that fit your facts.

Your First 72 Hours Plan

If safety is a concern: consider filing for a 50B Domestic Violence Protective Order. We prepare the filing, evidence, and hearing plan. Learn more at Greensboro Domestic Violence Lawyer.

Divorce From a Greensboro Starting Point

Separation starts the clock for absolute divorce under North Carolina law. We set the plan for temporary support or custody if needed, gather the financial picture for property division, and look for settlement paths through mediation before trial.

• Start here: Greensboro Divorce Lawyer
• Related topics: Property Division, Alimony, Separation Agreements

Child Custody in Greensboro

Custody orders address legal decisions and time with each parent. We build a parenting plan that fits your child’s needs, including exchanges, holidays, travel, and school choice. If one parent plans a move, we address UCCJEA and relocation rules.

• Start here: Greensboro Child Custody Lawyer
• Need to change an order: Modification and Enforcement

Child Support

North Carolina uses Worksheets A, B, or C based on the schedule. We prepare accurate inputs, handle wage withholding, and address arrears and credits. If life has changed, we file for a modification.

• Start here: Greensboro Child Support Lawyer
• Need a change: Child Support Modification in NC
• End dates and school exception: When Child Support Ends in North Carolina

Alimony and Post-Separation Support

Spousal support looks at need, ability to pay, and case factors such as income, health, length of marriage, and documented expenses. We organize proof early and look for settlement where possible.

Learn more: Greensboro Alimony Lawyer

Property Division

We inventory, classify, value, and distribute marital property. That often includes the home, retirement accounts and QDROs, vehicles, stock awards, and interests in a small business. Clear spreadsheets and timelines keep everyone on the same page.

Learn more: Greensboro Property Division Lawyer

High Net Worth Family Matters

Complex estates call for careful valuation and privacy. We address business interests, executive compensation, trusts, real estate portfolios, and tax-sensitive terms that protect long-term outcomes.

Learn more: Greensboro High Net Worth Lawyer

Paternity and Parentage

We establish legal parentage through genetic testing or sworn acknowledgments, then secure clear court orders for custody, parenting time, and child support. We handle legitimation, birth-certificate updates, and interstate issues when parents live in different states.

Learn more: Greensboro Paternity and Parentage

Adoption and Step-Parent Adoption

From consents and agency clearances to background checks and the final decree, we guide families through step-parent, relative, and private adoptions. We prepare filings, coordinate with the court and agencies, and ensure the order protects parental rights moving forward.

Learn more: Greensboro Adoption Lawyer

Safety and Protective Orders

A 50B order can provide stay-away rules, temporary custody, and other relief. A 50C order covers non-intimate partner stalking or harassment. We prepare the filings and evidence and stand with you at the hearing.

Learn more: Domestic Violence Protective Orders 50B · Civil No-Contact 50C

Agreements You Can Rely On

Many families solve issues through written agreements. We draft separation agreements, parenting plans with clear schedules and decision-making, and prenups or postnups that set expectations before or after marriage.

Separation agreements: Greensboro Separation Agreements
Prenups and postnups: Greensboro Prenuptial Agreements · Greensboro Postnuptial Agreements

Modification and Enforcement

If an order no longer fits the facts, we seek a change. If the other party ignores the order, we pursue compliance through show cause and other remedies. Interstate steps under UIFSA or UCCJEA are handled from Greensboro as needed.

Start here: Greensboro Modification and Enforcement

Military Family Cases

PCS moves, deployments, and military pensions add layers to a case. We handle jurisdiction, parenting schedules around service, and division of retired pay with the right language.

Learn more: Greensboro Military Divorce

Interstate and International Issues

When parents live in different states or a prior order was entered elsewhere, UIFSA and UCCJEA control which court handles support and custody. We secure the right forum and move the case forward.

Learn more: Greensboro UIFSA and UCCJEA

Appeals and Post-Judgment

If the order contains a legal error or the process went off track, we review options for appeal or a targeted post-judgment motion.

Learn more: Greensboro Appeals and Post-Judgment

FAQs for Greensboro Families

Why Greensboro Chooses Culbertson & Associates

20+ years focused on North Carolina family law. Regular practice in Greensboro and High Point District Court. Settlement first, trial when needed. Clear communication, timelines, and billing. Convenient office, easy parking, and multiple ways to connect.