Understanding your today.
Protecting your tomorrow.
Cary Estate Planning and Family Law Attorneys
Practical Legal Solutions for Life’s Most Personal Decisions
At Ellis Family Law, P.L.L.C., we help individuals and families in Cary protect their futures and navigate life transitions with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Whether you’re developing an estate plan, preparing for divorce, or resolving a custody dispute, our Cary estate planning and family law attorneys offer trusted guidance for the moments that matter most.
We focus solely on estate planning and family law because these areas of life require more than just legal insight—they demand discretion, empathy, and the experience to anticipate what’s next. Our board-certified attorneys and dedicated legal team have supported thousands of clients across the Triangle with personalized strategies and
steady support.
Practice Areas
Serving Cary and Wake County with Integrity and Care
Serving Cary and Wake County with Integrity and Care
From West Cary to MacGregor Downs to neighborhoods near Koka Booth Amphitheatre, our attorneys assist clients throughout Cary and surrounding communities. We know this area. We know these courts. And we know how deeply legal decisions affect real lives.
Practice Areas
From West Cary to MacGregor Downs to neighborhoods near Koka Booth Amphitheatre, our attorneys assist clients throughout Cary and surrounding communities. We know this area. We know these courts. And we know how deeply legal decisions affect real lives.
Serving Cary and Wake County with Integrity and Care
Serving Cary and Wake County with Integrity and Care
Serving Cary and Wake County with Integrity and Care
From West Cary to MacGregor Downs to neighborhoods near Koka Booth Amphitheatre, our attorneys assist clients throughout Cary and surrounding communities. We know this area. We know these courts. And we know how deeply legal decisions affect real lives.
From West Cary to MacGregor Downs to neighborhoods near Koka Booth Amphitheatre, our attorneys assist clients throughout Cary and surrounding communities. We know this area. We know these courts. And we know how deeply legal decisions affect real lives.
Whether you’re starting over, securing your legacy, or protecting the people you love, Ellis Family Law is here to help you move forward on your terms.
Our Legal Services in Cary, NC
Our Legal Services in Cary, NC
Our Legal Services in Cary, NC
We provide estate planning and family law services tailored to your life, your values, and your goals.
We provide estate planning and family law services tailored to your life, your values, and your goals.
Estate Planning
Estate Planning
Wills and revocable living trusts
Wills and revocable living trusts
Durable powers of attorney and health care directives
Durable powers of attorney and health care directives
Durable powers of attorney and health care directives
Asset protection
Asset protection
We help Cary clients create legally sound plans that reflect their wishes and ease the burden on future generations.
Family Law
Family Law
Divorce and legal separation
Divorce and legal separation
Child custody and parenting plans
Child custody and parenting plans
Child support and spousal support
Child support and spousal support
Equitable distribution and asset division
Equitable distribution and asset division
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
Mediation and collaborative divorce
Mediation and collaborative divorce
We handle high-conflict disputes and peaceful transitions alike—always with the goal of preserving your peace and protecting your interests.
Why Cary Clients Trust Ellis Family Law
Families and individuals across Cary turn to Ellis Family Law because we offer more than just legal knowledge—we offer peace of mind.
With offices in Durham, Cary, Pittsboro, and Wake Forest, Ellis Family Law, P.L.L.C., is proud to serve clients across the Triangle—including Wake County and the Cary community. We were founded on the principle that legal transitions deserve human-centered representation.
We’re not a firm for people seeking scorched-earth tactics or quick fixes. We’re here for those who want real solutions, a calm path forward, and the guidance of attorneys who take the time to understand what matters most to them.
Our approach is thoughtful. Our counsel is strategic. And our commitment is personal.
Board-Certified Family Law Specialists
Several of our attorneys have earned certification by the North Carolina State Bar—a distinction held by only a small percentage of lawyers statewide.
Board-Certified Family Law Specialists
Several of our attorneys have earned certification by the North Carolina State Bar—a distinction held by only a small percentage of lawyers statewide.
Tailored Attorney Pairing
We take the time to match your case with the team member best suited to your personality, priorities, and legal needs.
Tailored Attorney Pairing
We take the time to match your case with the team member best suited to your personality, priorities, and legal needs.
Reputation for Professionalism
Known for our thoughtful preparation and clear communication, we are respected by judges, clerks, and opposing counsel throughout Wake County.
Reputation for Professionalism
Known for our thoughtful preparation and clear communication, we are respected by judges, clerks, and opposing counsel throughout Wake County.
Durable Client Relationships
Many of our clients return to us across life stages—from setting up Wills to resolving family changes years later. We’re in this with you for the long run.
Durable Client Relationships
Many of our clients return to us across life stages—from setting up Wills to resolving family changes years later. We’re in this with you for the long run.
A Firm That Listens First
We don’t push. We don’t posture. We create a plan that helps you move forward with dignity, confidence,
and clarity.
A Firm That Listens First
We don’t push. We don’t posture. We create a plan that helps you move forward with dignity, confidence,
and clarity.
Local Resources for Cary Legal Matters
Local Resources for Cary Legal Matters
While Ellis Family Law provides hands-on support for every legal step, the following Wake County resources may be helpful for Cary-area clients managing estate or family matters:
Wake County Courthouse
316 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 (Handles divorce, custody, probate, and civil filings)
Wake County Courthouse
316 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 (Handles divorce, custody, probate, and civil filings)
Wake County Register of Deeds
300 S. Salisbury Street, Suite 1700, Raleigh, NC 27601 (For recording Wills, deeds, and powers of attorney)
Wake County Register of Deeds
300 S. Salisbury Street, Suite 1700, Raleigh, NC 27601 (For recording Wills, deeds, and powers of attorney)
Wake County Revenue Department
(Provides property valuations and tax certifications related to divorce or estate planning)
Wake County Revenue Department
(Provides property valuations and tax certifications related to divorce or estate planning)
Our attorneys coordinate directly with these offices when needed and can help you prepare the correct forms, meet deadlines, and understand what to expect.
Here for Cary Families. Here for You.
Here for Cary Families. Here for You.
Here for Cary Families. Here for You.
At Ellis Family Law in North Carolina, we believe the best legal outcomes start with strong relationships. Whether you’re looking for guidance during a difficult moment or planning for the road ahead, you deserve experienced counsel—and a legal team that sees you as more than a case file.
Ellis Family Law, P.L.L.C.—Moving forward, together.
Cary Family Law Office
Ellis Family Law, P.L.L.C.
201 Shannon Oaks Cir # 100
Cary, NC 27511
Telephone: (919) 918-0377
Fax: 877-678-1584