Catherine Bailey
Raleigh, NC

Catherine Bailey

Bailey Family Law

Divorce and SeparationChild Custody and VisitationChild Support | Child Support Enforcement+9 More

Catherine Bailey earned her J.D., cum laude, from Campbell University's Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law in 2005 and received the Award of Distinction from the North Carolina Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers upon gr…

21 years' experience
Accepting New Clients

About

Catherine Bailey earned her J.D., cum laude, from Campbell University's Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law in 2005 and received the Award of Distinction from the North Carolina Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers upon graduation. She then clerked for Justice Edward Thomas Brady at the North Carolina Supreme Court before entering private practice. She is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Certified Family Financial Mediator, and Certified Superior Court Mediator, focusing on divorce, child custody, alimony, equitable distribution, adoption, and military divorce, with particular expertise in military pension division.

Practice Areas

Divorce and SeparationChild Custody and VisitationChild Support | Child Support EnforcementSpousal Support | AlimonyProperty DivisionPrenuptial and Postnuptial AgreementsMediationDomestic Violence | Protective OrdersMilitary DivorceAdoption and SurrogacyGuardianship and ConservatorshipUncontested Divorce

Awards & Recognition

  • Award of Distinction, NC Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2005)
  • Super Lawyers, 2021–2026
  • Client Champion (Martindale), 2021 and 2025
  • Expertise.com 2022 Recognition
  • Top Tier Lawyers Recognition
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Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina, 2005

Education

  • J.D., cum laude, Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, 2005
  • B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1998

Service Offers

  • Accepting New Clients
  • Languages: English

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Do I need a divorce lawyer?
While you can represent yourself, having a lawyer is highly recommended, especially with children, significant assets, or contested issues. A lawyer ensures your rights are protected.
What should I bring to my first consultation?
Bring financial documents (tax returns, bank statements, pay stubs), property records, prenuptial agreements if applicable, and a list of questions and concerns about your situation.