Clear answers in an unclear moment
When a divorce, a custody question, or a worry about support arrives, the hardest part is often not knowing what comes next. We explain it plainly and walk it with you, one step at a time.
A consultation is a quiet, private conversation. No obligation, and nothing to decide on the call.
How we work
Unhurried, straightforward, and focused on what matters to your family.
- The process explained, step by step
- An agreement first, where it is possible
- Honest advice, even when it is hard
- 15 years of family law experience
How We Help
Most people come to us in the middle of something hard. These are the matters we handle, day in and day out, for families across Asheville and Buncombe County.
Divorce & Separation
Guidance through separation and divorce, including property, finances, and arrangements for the children, at a pace that keeps things as steady as possible.
Learn moreChild Custody
Help building a custody and parenting arrangement that protects your time with your children and holds up over the years as life changes.
Learn moreChild & Spousal Support
Clear answers on child support and spousal support: how it is calculated, what to expect, and how to ask for a change when circumstances shift.
Learn moreAdoption
Support through adoption, including stepparent and foster-to-adopt cases, so a happy step for your family is handled carefully and correctly.
Learn moreWhat to Expect
Not sure where to begin? We walk through the steps in plain language, so you know what is coming before you decide anything.
See the processTalk to Us
A consultation is a calm, private conversation about your situation. No commitment, no pressure, just a clear sense of your options.
Request oneWhat Working With Us Is Like
A family matter is stressful enough. Our job is to take the legal weight off your shoulders and keep you informed at every step.
We Explain, Plainly
Family law is full of terms that mean little to most people. We translate them. You will always understand what is happening and why, before any decision is made.
Your Children Come First
In most family matters, the real question is the children. We keep their stability at the center, and we work toward arrangements they can live with as they grow.
Steady, Not Rushed
There is no pressure for a fast decision here. We move at a pace that lets you think clearly, and we are reachable when a question comes up between steps.
Claire Marwick
I have practiced family law in Asheville and Buncombe County for 15 years, and it is the only area of law I practice. That focus is deliberate. Families in difficult moments deserve a lawyer who does this work every day, not occasionally.
My approach is calm and direct. I will tell you what I think, explain the choices in front of you, and let you decide with a clear head. When the path forward can be a settlement, I look for it. When it cannot, I am ready to advocate for you and your children.
Credentials
- Admitted to the North Carolina State Bar, 2009
- Board Certified Specialist in Family Law
- University of North Carolina School of Law
- NC Bar Family Law Section
In Their Words
A few words from past clients, shared with their permission and without any detail of their cases.
"I was frightened when I first called, and that very first conversation steadied me. Everything was explained in a way I could actually follow. I never once felt rushed or talked down to."
"What mattered most to me was my kids, and that was clearly what mattered most here too. The advice was honest, even when it was not what I wanted to hear, and that is exactly what I needed."
"Calm, patient, and clear from start to finish. The process was never as overwhelming as I feared, because I always knew what the next step was and why."