Elizabeth Stephenson
Raleigh, NC

Elizabeth Stephenson

New Direction Family Law

Complex DivorceChild Custody and VisitationChild Support | Child Support Enforcement+7 More

Elizabeth Stephenson has practiced family law since graduating with honors from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2000, and is a managing partner at New Direction Family Law. She holds a master's degree in social work and p…

24 years' experience
Accepting New Clients

About

Elizabeth Stephenson has practiced family law since graduating with honors from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2000, and is a managing partner at New Direction Family Law. She holds a master's degree in social work and previously worked as Program Director for Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina and Executive Director of The Covenant with North Carolina's Children. She is certified in collaborative law and is a trained parenting coordinator, and has been recognized as a North Carolina Super Lawyer in Family Law since 2020 with a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating.

Practice Areas

Complex DivorceChild Custody and VisitationChild Support | Child Support EnforcementProperty DivisionHigh Asset | High Net WorthSpousal Support | AlimonyParenting PlanCollaborative LawDivorce and SeparationMediation

Awards & Recognition

  • North Carolina Super Lawyers – Super Lawyer in Family Law (since 2020)
  • Perfect 10.0 Avvo rating
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Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina State Bar
  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • Family Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association

Education

  • J.D. (with honors), North Carolina Central University School of Law, 2000
  • Master's degree in Social Work

Service Offers

  • Accepting New Clients

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