Family Stability First
Hawthorne Legal provides empathetic mediation for divorce, custody battles, and modifications in Raleigh, NC. With 20+ years resolving family matters out of court, we prioritize mediated resolutions that last.
Hawthorne Legal's Raleigh Roots
Founded in Raleigh by Jane Hawthorne, a Duke Law graduate with a passion for keeping families intact. We focus on mediation to avoid courtroom stress, saving clients time and money while centering your family's stability first.
Practice Opens
Jane Hawthorne launches Hawthorne Legal after 10 years at larger firms, specializing in family mediation from day one in downtown Raleigh.
Custody Expertise Grows
Handle first 100 custody cases, achieving 95% agreements without judges, earning NC Bar recognition for alternative dispute resolution.
Mediation Milestones
Navigate pandemic modifications for 150 families, pioneering virtual sessions that kept Raleigh courts clear and clients secure.
500+ Families Served
Ongoing support for post-divorce needs with Raleigh expertise you can trust, boasting 98% client satisfaction in recent surveys.
Hawthorne Legal Delivers Results
From divorce mediation to custody arrangements, our approach emphasizes empathy and efficiency in Raleigh's family courts.
" alt="Divorce Mediation" style="width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform 0.6s ease;"/>
" alt="Child Custody Focus" style="width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform 0.6s ease;"/>
" alt="Post-Divorce Modifications" style="width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform 0.6s ease;"/>
Hawthorne Legal by the Numbers
Hawthorne Legal turned what could have been a nightmare divorce into a manageable process. Jane's mediation kept costs under $5k and ensured my kids see both parents weekly. Raleigh families, this is the firm you need for stability first. Grateful beyond words.
Jane Hawthorne Leads with Experience
Your family’s stability first—Duke Law '98, 25 years in family law, AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Jane Hawthorne founded Hawthorne Legal in 2009 after a decade at big Raleigh firms, frustrated by adversarial tactics that tore families apart. Drawing from her own mediated resolution during law school, she built a practice centered on empathy and results. Today, we handle everything from initial divorce filings to complex custody modifications in Wake County courts.
Our edge? Deep Raleigh roots—Jane knows the judges, clerks, and nuances of local family law. We've mediated over 250 divorces, often wrapping in weeks, not years. Clients rave about our reassuring approach: no drama, just durable agreements that protect futures.
Mediated resolutions that last, backed by NC Bar certification in dispute resolution. Whether it's child support adjustments or co-parenting plans, Hawthorne Legal delivers authoritative guidance with a human touch.
" alt="About us" style="width: 100%; display: block;"/>
Start Protecting Your Family Today
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your divorce, custody, or modification concerns. No fees until we resolve—Raleigh calls answered promptly.
Book Free 30-Min Consult