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Chapel Hill Family Law Attorneys with Practical Solutions

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Local Experience

We know how the courts work in Orange County and tailor our strategies accordingly.

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UNC Roots

Our team has strong ties to Chapel Hill—through education, family, and advocacy work.

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Flexible Support

From in-person meetings to phone and video calls, we work with your schedule.

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Focused on Solutions

Family Law Representation for Chapel Hill and Orange County Families

Hopper Cummings, PLLC has served Chapel Hill residents and Orange County families throughout our operating history. Robert S. Cummings is a UNC alumnus, and the firm has practiced before Orange County courts since the firm’s founding. Our family law services cover the full range of matters that come before these courts, from contested divorce to custody modifications to spousal support disputes.

Orange County family law matters are heard in Hillsborough, the county seat. Both District Court proceedings — including custody, support, and domestic matters — and Superior Court matters, including contested equitable distribution trials, are handled at the Orange County courthouse at 106 E. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278. Hopper Cummings appears in these courts regularly. 

Robert S. Cummings is Board Certified in Family Law by the NC State Bar Board of Legal Specialization, and both attorneys hold Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent peer ratings. For Chapel Hill families, that combination of credentials and local court presence is not common in a single firm.

How We Can Help

Family Law Services for Chapel Hill Residents

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Divorce & Separation

Helping you untangle the details and move forward with confidence.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Designing parenting plans that reflect your family’s needs and priorities.

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Child Support

Establishing and modifying support with fairness and care.

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Divorce Mediation

Offering structured, attorney-led mediation for families seeking cooperative solutions.

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Modification & Enforcement

Making updates or enforcing agreements when circumstances shift.

We also assist Chapel Hill families with estate planning in Chapel Hill, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Many families navigating a divorce or family transition find that updating or creating an estate plan is a natural next step, and we handle both sides of that work.

Let’s Talk

Serving Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Communities Across Orange County

Our office is located in Pittsboro, a short drive from Chapel Hill, and we offer flexible meeting options including remote and in-person consultations. Whether you are in Southern Village, Meadowmont, Carrboro, or closer to the UNC campus, we work with your schedule. Call us at (919) 533-4115 or use our contact form to start the conversation.

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Family Law Help, One Step at a Time