I highly recommend attorney Katelyn Heath with the Raleigh Divorce Law Firm. She is highly professional, efficient and responsive.

My experience with attorney, Blake Larsen, was excellent. I always felt that my case was very important to him. He always responded quickly to my messages. When my spouse was not prompt about responding, he was quick to intervene. He made a very stressful situation less so for me. I thought he was very well versed in divorce law and had sound advice to give me. He also seems to really enjoy his work and has a positive can-do attitude. Very professional and well worth the money I spent. I am a believer in outsourcing to an experienced professional.

Heather and the team at Raleigh Divorce Law Firm have worked miracles with my case! I am a dad who lives out of state and who was seeking primary custody of my teenage son, a sensitive, caring young man who is on the spectrum and struggles with school attendance. Through every step of the process, RDLF has provided clear, solid legal advice that has helped my son relocate to live with me. Although other aspects of the case are still ongoing, I cannot praise and thank Heather and the RDLF team enough for giving my son a second chance to pursue his dreams and live a positive, productive, and fulfilling life!

I believe Heather has a good head about her in regards to what is the norm for court custody trials. However, she doesn’t seem to have experience with out of state custody moves/ military and many pieces of our standing agreement are unclear now that it is in play. Additionally, I believe that the practice should be upfront on expectations in regards to the norm that the other parent will always get the minimum unless they are physically violent with the children.
I felt that the practice did nickel and dime me. For example, I believed during the custody process that negative mishaps with my ex, such as, verbal/emotional abuse, rashes, poor behavior with the children, prior DV, calling for “well checks” incessantly, filing false charges, harassing daycare, etc. would carry more weight in court and should be communicated to my attorney to leverage less time for him due to him not acting or behaving appropriately for the children. However, this was not the case. She would review and provide me with best ways to respond, however in the end, it didn’t matter if I was civil or not. He still gets minimum custody and that was with him using a lawyer who was uninvolved in the whole process.
I would recommend hiring a lawyer for less since the state sets the minimum time.

I hired Raleigh Divorce Law Firm about 2 years ago to help me with what I thought would be a fairly easy separation and divorce from my now ex-husband. It turned into anything but easy. Heather and her team helped me navigate through the frustration and uncertainty of what was happening with professionalism and care. They guided me through a very difficult situation and ultimately got me a settlement I could live with. I have and will continue to recommend Raleigh Divorce Law Firm.

Heather and her team guided us through a very difficult adoption of our Granddaughter. In the end the adoption was granted and it made everything worthwhile. Highly recommend Raleigh Divorce law Firm!

Nothing is more important than being present in your children’s lives. I was facing an uphill battle with my high conflict case and lived in fear of not being able to raise my kid’s for over a year. When we finally had our day in court, Heather and her team went far beyond my expectations and combed through hundreds of documents and a complex timeline that ultimately told an all too common story of how the family court system can be purposefully exploited at the expense of a father’s right to be in their children’s lives.

I have now been awarded 50-50 permanent custody, my name has been cleared, I no longer have to wonder when I will see my kids again, and if they will be brought up right.

Grateful doesn’t begin to cover how I feel about the representation I received from Heather, Katelyn, and the rest of the team. If you are looking for the best representation in Wake County, especially in a high conflict custody case, look no further than Raleigh Divorce Law Firm.

Great law firm. If you want to do it right, give them a call

Blake and Heather helped me make an extremely difficult process as streamlined as possible. They were knowledgeable, timely and always available within a 24 hour period to help me answer the many questions I had during the child custody process. This can be a very stressful time and it was comforting to know that I had a great team on my side. I would highly recommend this law firm.

Heather is extremely knowledgeable and competent. Her advice helped me navigate through this very difficult process. The staff at the firm is equally competent and always helpful. I could not have asked for better representation.

From the moment I met with lead Attorney, Heather Williams Forshey at Raleigh Divorce Law, I finally drove home confident that I had someone that absolutely cared about my case. In an extremely high conflict divorce and especially Child Custody Case, Heather and her excellent paralegals and staff immediately got to work and proved how impressive they really are. After giving other attorney's the opportunity to work my case, only Raleigh Divorce Law did the "extras", and truly took the time to research, question, communicate, you name it, the information that was needed to produce unbelievable results. Anyone that is even contemplating a Family Divorce and for sure Child Custody issues needs to contact this firm!

I conducted a private investigation on behalf of a client that had gone through several attorneys due to the complexity of his case, which was no fault of his own. Unfortunately, he spent tens of thousands of dollars before eventually finding Heather Williams Forshey, with Raleigh Divorce Law Firm. Although I was able to obtain evidence to support this individual’s case and innocence, an aggressive attorney with a high level of experience was needed. It involved a CPS/Department of Social Services Appeal, child custody, an extreme case of parental alienation, and several other matters. I literally watched this client suffer in ways that were unbearable due to what the case entailed. Once he retained Heather, and within just 6 months, his entire case was completely turned around in his favor. Heather is extremely professional, always available to talk to, and doesn’t back down or cater to anyone - specifically the opposing attorney who attempted to intimidate her. If anyone deserved justice this man and his children did and Heather made that happen in such a short period of time. She worked day and night on his case and although I thought it was going to be impossible for her to undo the damage caused by so many people, Heather produced a miracle. I would highly recommend Raleigh Divorce Law Firm, and specifically Heather Williams Forshey, for anyone who needs a highly experienced attorney that can be trusted to put her heart and soul into their case. Her staff is just as efficient and always available when needed.

As a client of Raleigh Divorce Law I can personally say that I am 100% satisfied with my decision to use this firm. From the very start the communication was outstanding and continued that way throughout. As a Raleigh native I have attorney friends that practice all types of law. Every time I mention I am using Heather and Raleigh Divorce Law they all agree that she is outstanding and the firm is well respected.

Divorce is never easy, and Mr. Blake Larsen was kind and made me feel like my issues were important. He was appropriately conservative in his suggested solutions navigating divorce with a difficult, combative and at times non-responsive spouse. I felt he had my best interest in mind and was always thoughtful and responsive. He didn't nickel and dime me, he always looked for alternatives for issues, and was truly a helpful partner though this difficult process.

The Raleigh Divorce Law Firm has been my only salvation during the divorce process, child custody issues and ongoing child support obstacles that I have encountered over the past 11 years. Not only has The Raleigh Divorce Law Firm handled all of my legal needs they have become like family. It has been extremely reassuring knowing that The Raleigh Divorce Law Firm has been on my side!!

Great team, I worked with Blake and he always gave me solid advise and customer service. Highly recommended.

Profession organization with a rising star at the helm.
RDLF made a sickening situation a little bit better, and I felt well represented.

Under Heather's leadership the staff at this law firm aggressively and successfully represented me in my court case. They worked diligently to craft and deliver a compelling case on my behalf. Along the way they helped me understand the process and set realistic expectations of results.

I will never, ever be able to thank this most excellent law firm for the awesome service the entire firm provided me during my divorce! Every time I called, or e-mailed the firm with questions, my questions and concerns were promptly answered. If I came by in person to the office, I was always greeted so very courteously by the staff member who was at the reception desk. I researched and met with several other firms before I decided to hire the Raleigh Divorce Law Firm. At the other firms, I felt like just another number. At Raleigh Divorce Law Firm, I really appreciate all the kindness and concern shown to me!!! The firm was able to secure for me financially the absolute best possible outcome during this most trying time! If you are needing a SUPER law firm, look no further, you have arrived at the Raleigh Divorce Law Firm!
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Zero Star If I could - Heather is the worst in my opinion. All she cares is money. She's neither proactive nor responsive nor professional. She does not explain much of anything other than just forwarding the opposing counsel's emails and documents to you even though you had already expressed your desires and concerns to her. I am a highly educated professional and in my field, professionals like me explain things to others and give counsel. She did and does not do that very well or much. She also would siphon off your retainer out before you can blink your eyes and she would ask for more retainer though you still have plenty there. She spent more than $5K of my money without nothing other than filing a complaint, after not hearing no counter from the opposing side. She's just too busy to be proactive and productive. I don't know about other attorneys that work with her on this firm, but in my view, she deserves a Zero star. She's grossly over rated in my view. I am most dissatisfied and disgusted by her handling of my affairs.

The whole firm went above and beyond. They definitely know what they're doing, I will be sure to use them if I need an attorney for family law in the future! The whole staff was very knowledgeable and friendly, they always put you first as a client! Thanks again to a great team!

Highly recommend Raleigh Divorce Law Firm, to anyone who is going through a divorce. Due to a very difficult divorce I was going through I had the opportunity to see the three attorneys there: Heather, Lauren and Blake. Very professional, excellent experience, great heart! Lauren is the most professional, amazing and compassionated attorney in Raleigh North Carolina. The best crew ever!

I would highly recommend Heather Forshey and her entire team.
My case was a very unusual case that spanned through two states. I had previously worked with two other law firms that didn't accomplish anything. A complete waste of time, energy and resources.
When I located Heather I was very apprehensive but she immediately put me at ease. Heather was very thorough, knowledgeable and compassionate. She really listened to what was saying and instructed me on what the outcome could be. She also takes your fear and stress into account and is there every step of the way guiding and educating you. Her staff is also very knowledgeable and helpful and treat you as if you are their only client. I never felt ignored or rushed. I always felt as though I was understood.
Again if I had to recommend a law firm to my family or friends, it would be Raleigh Divorce Law Firm!

Heather is really helping me. Very knowledgable and always so helpful!

Heather and her team represented and supported me with my divorce.
They are all very knowledgeable and responsive. Heather clearly guided me through the entire process end-to-end to helped me through this difficult time. I can attest Heather and her team at Raleigh Divorce Law Firm truly care about their clients.

Lawyers here has strong professional background and able to help you out. Lawyer Lauren helped me win my case and she is a very very nice lady.

Our family has been helped by RDLF several times over the past 5 years. We have a complicated situation involving custody of a special needs child. Heather and her staff have always been there for us both professionally and personably. She took the time to truly understand all the psychological and physical stress we have gone through. We had several "11th hour" legal surprises from our opposing party and RDLF got us through with their legal knowledge and personal support. I highly recommend Heather and her staff to guide and support you if and when you need a caring family law firm.

Very carrying about the best and most positive outcome for me and my family.. Explained the process in detail so that I knew what was going on every step of the way. Heather and her team are a great group of people who go above and beyond for their clients. I wouldn't recommend any other law firm than Raleigh Divorce Law firm of you are located in the triangle area.

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Attorney Lauren. I’ve never met an attorney who showed more integrity, honesty and warmth and caring towards her clients. She is highly responsive, extremely well versed in what she does and simply knows her stuff! In a very difficult time, she put my mind at ease and accomplished more than I could have asked for. If you want an attorney who does everything she promises and who genuinely cares about YOU, Lauren is the lawyer to call. Attorney Lauren represented me in a complicated divorce case and helped me through the most painful time in my life. She is a very smart and compassionate family attorney who knows her stuff. She was always available on the phone/email and respond to my queries promptly. Above all she is a great human being who genuinely cares for her clients.
I am glad I got a chance to work with Attorney Lauren. I personally recommend their firm for all your divorce and family matters.

I highly recommend Heather Williams and everyone at Raleigh Divorce Firm, especially if you are involved in a high conflict situation. I was being sued by my husband’s ex-wife for Alienation of Affection and contacted Heather to represent me. My husband’s ex-wife retained a lawyer who ended up taking a personal interest in persecuting my husband, costing him $80,000 in legal fees and destroying their co-parenting relationship. His ex retained the same lawyer to sue me, and I am so grateful that I had Heather on my side. Early on, we thought we reached a settlement with the ex for $10,000, but she did not execute because her lawyer promised to secure $40,000 plus expenses from me. This lawyer filed the complaint in February and took no action whatsoever, as she knew Heather was scheduled for maternity leave in September. Heather contacted her in July, inquiring when she was going to schedule the court case, and the lawyer only proposed dates while Heather was out. When Heather objected, the lawyer got particularly nasty and personal with Heather, even accusing Heather of getting pregnant just to obstruct the case! Heather held her ground, not being intimidated like my husband’s first lawyer, and secured dates for when she returned from leave. As part of the discovery process, we learned that his ex and the lawyer had illegally taken copies of my husband’s computers and phone. In addition, the ex admitted entering into my husband’s residence without his express permission, breaching the terms of their separation and custody agreement. My husband then installed a security camera in his apartment and captured her several times wandering through his apartment, snooping through papers and entering his personal bathroom. Heather then had the brilliant idea of filing an invasion of privacy suit against her, a criminal offense, which we ended up using in mediation. We did end up settling, but for less than the $10,000 initially offered to her and far less than the $40,000 + she expected. This was a huge victory, due to the vexatious and legally oppressive nature of the divorce and the particular nastiness of the ex’s lawyer, who had taken a personal, vengeful interest in punishing my husband. Heather stood up to the bullying tactics of the ex’s lawyer, with confidence, professionalism, knowledge of the law, and brilliant legal strategies. My only wish is that my husband would have found Heather vs. the first lawyer he retained. If he had retained Heather in the beginning, I doubt if the legal situation would have escalated to where it is now and they could have maintained a healthy parenting partnership, which has been destroyed by his ex’s lawyer.

If you are reading this, I am hoping to inspire you to make the best choice when dealing with one of life’s hardest challenges, the dissolving of your family unit as you know it. No one ever expects to be where we are when you walk down the aisle into matrimonial bliss. This person that you have given your all to and promised until the end of time has decided that they do not have that same vision, so now what? This is where I was a number of years ago…I never thought I out of anyone would be getting a divorce, so never did I even contemplate a strategy of what I would do when I would be faced without a choice. My marriage had come to an end…so leads me to the rest of the story.
Like the other testimonials you will read on here, I had met with several attorneys before finding Heather. They went through all of the scenarios, what the process was, and the next things that were going to happen. I met with some of the “best in the business” as their websites and reviews read, but never did I get a warm and fuzzy emotional feeling with any of them. As I continued my internet search, Heather and her team at Raleigh Divorce appeared, and I opened her site and investigated, looking for clues as to if Heather was “the one” for me. I called her office and immediately had a sense of peace when I spoke with her receptionist and made my first consultation.
I remember vividly my first interaction with Heather and her team. I immediately felt the connection and comfort I had been looking for when going through this horrible process. I knew that I had found “the one” who would look out for me and my family’s best interest. You see that whenever you meet with these people, you can see who is in it just because it is a job and who is in it because they genuinely have a passion for being a family law advocate and truly care about the wellbeing of their clients. Heather is absolutely without a doubt in it because of her passion. She is the total package when choosing a family law attorney.
Heather met with me, reassuring me, that she would be with me, every step of the way, instilling confidence that she would do whatever she could to look out for the best interest of me and my family. That is all I cared about was making sure that my family had a voice and there would be someone who would fight for our wellbeing.
I immediately got this sense from Heather and signed the retainer with her the same day. This may not mean anything to you reading this, but just to give you a feel, I don’t EVER sign anything the first day I am introduced to it, I often have to think about things, and for a while…so if anything is a testimony to the impact that Heather has had, it should be the immediate reassurance that she is who you want on your side. My only regret in this process was not getting to Heather sooner, so please if you are on the fence, make the right choice; I assure you she is “the one” for you as well.

I was very pleased with both the professionalism and integrity provided by Raleigh Divorce Law Firm throughout my custody case. Lauren worked diligently throughout, even offering support on weekends during difficult times. Her knowledge of my case and attention to detail was exceptional! If you are seeking legal representation that treats you like a number, Raleigh Divorce Law Firm is not for you. However, if you expect to be provided prompt responses to important legal questions, quality/collaborative representation and a well prepared attorney, you're definitely in the right place.

I remember the day my now ex-wife's attorney contacted me about her intentions to divorce me. I was dazed. I needed to find counsel. A friend of mine mentioned Raleigh Divorce Law. I called and set up a consult with Lauren Hinzey. It was hands down the best move I've ever made. Lauren was understanding but firm. She helped me through the toughest time in my life. She was available when I needed guidance or advice. The entire staff at RDL treated me with kindness and respect during the long divorce process. I hope none of my friends has to go through a divorce but if they do I will direct them To Lauren Hinzey and RDL.

My daughter was in a verbally abusive marriage with an extremely controlling husband for several years. As a concerned parent and grand parent, I knew that my daughter's mental health was deteriorating as well as the emotional stability of her young children. I personally researched law firms via internet web sites and personal contact. When I met Heather, I knew that I had found a lawyer who was genuinely interested in my daughter as a person, mother and wife. Hers was an extremely complex case with a belligerent husband who refused to freely or willfully provide any information. Despite these obstacles, Heather viewed his obstinacy as a personal challenge and pursued every legal avenue to obtain needed documentation. During numerous meetings with my daughter, Heather knew that she was emotionally distraught. Accordingly, she was extremely compassionate and very reassuring that the end result would be favorable for her and her children. During several court appearances, Heather always presented the case to the judge with unexcelled professionalism while demonstrating exceptional knowledge of divorce law. Ultimately, Heather succeeded in obtaining a favorable court ruling. But as a controlling husband, he continued to harass my daughter for weeks. As such, Heather provided guidance to my daughter while directing her husband to comply with the court order.
I want to reiterate why Heather should be your lawyer of choice. Her interest in her client is obvious and genuine. You can tell that she feels your emotion, concern and pain. She listens attentively. She responds to your telephone calls and e-mails immediately. She possesses an impressive knowledge of law. Heather is a consummate, compassionate, professional lawyer but, most importantly, she becomes a personal advisor and friend.
James B.

When I first needed an attorney for my impending divorce I looked over the many reviews and recommendations online and decided that Raleigh Divorce firm was one worth trying.

I met with Heather, who was willing to meet with me later than normal for initial consultations, due to my work schedule. When we met she was very reassuring that what I wanted out of the final settlement was reasonable.

Working with Heather I always trusted her judgment and her thoroughness in going through the numerous correspondence that went back and forth between the opposing attorneys. She would always point out what she thought was the best course of action and explained everything to me in easy to understand terms. She never rushed through any of the many legal documents that needed to go over and pointed out so many important factors that only having a top notch attorney would make you aware of.

Another thing that I think was very important was that she would always get back to me very quickly, whether it was an email or a phone call. Even days when she was in court she would still send me an email to let me know she would get back to me in more detail the next day.

Also she is very good at negotiating with opposing attorneys and knowing when we should or should not agree to their requests, and what was the correct amount of compromise. I feel considering where my case started we were able to get a very reasonable and fair deal in the final settlement.

If you ever find yourself in the position where you are going through a divorce I highly recommend Heather and the Raleigh Divorce Law Firm. Working with the entire staff was a positive experience during this stressful time. Everyone at the office is helpful and treated me professionally. Whoever i spoke to was always willing to help with questions or concerns or paperwork that needed to be taken care of.

Thank you for all of your help.

Michael S.