Protecting You and Your Family
At Sams Law Firm, PC, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, knowledgeable, and experienced legal representation to individuals and families in Guilford, Davidson, and Randolph counties in North Carolina. Our practice is focused on family law, including divorce, child custody, separation, child support, equitable distribution, parenting coordination, spousal support, guardian ad litem, special proceedings, and simple estate planning.
Our Goal
Our goal is to provide a clear understanding of the law, give an honest evaluation of the situation, and develop a plan of action to solve the issue. We understand that separation, divorce, and child custody matters have impacts on you and your family that are deeply felt and can last a lifetime. Our attorney, Melissa L. Sams, has been helping families find healthy, sustainable solutions since 2001. She is committed to bringing compassion, dedication, and skill to each area of her family law practice.
Our Services
We offer a range of services to help you navigate the complexities of family law. Our services include:
- Divorce: We can help you understand the regulations regarding divorce in North Carolina, including the requirement of living under separate roofs for one year before a request for divorce can be made.
- Child Custody: We can help you navigate the complex process of child custody, including determining what is in the best interest of the child.
- Separation: We can help you understand the regulations regarding separation and separation agreements, including property distribution, custody, child support, and spousal support.
- Child Support: We can help you understand the regulations regarding child support, including calculating the amount of support owed.
- Equitable Distribution: We can help you understand the regulations regarding equitable distribution, including the division of marital assets and debts.
- Parenting Coordination: We can help you develop a parenting plan that is in the best interest of the child.
- Spousal Support: We can help you understand the regulations regarding spousal support, including determining the amount and duration of support.
- Guardian Ad Litem: We can provide representation for the best interest of the child.
- Special Proceedings: We can help you navigate the process of special proceedings, including domestic violence and protective orders.
- Simple Estate Planning: We can help you understand the importance of having a will, power of attorney, and living will in place.
Meet Our Attorney
Melissa L. Sams has been helping families find healthy, sustainable solutions since 2001. She is committed to bringing compassion, dedication, and skill to each area of her family law practice. With years of experience, she has earned a reputation for being a knowledgeable and dedicated advocate for her clients.
What Our Clients Say
"Melissa is the attorney you want representing you. Her experience, expertise, passion, delivery, and kindness took a stressful experience and made it easy to manage." - S. Royal, May 2014
Overall Satisfaction
The reviewers are extremely satisfied with the services provided by Melissa Sams and her law firm. They praise the professionalism, knowledge, and kindness of the attorneys and staff.
Positive Experiences
- The reviewers appreciated the prompt communication, organization, and efficiency of the law firm.
- They praised Melissa Sams for her expertise, patience, and compassion in handling their cases.
- The staff, including Rachel at the front desk, were mentioned as being friendly, helpful, and efficient.
- The reviewers felt that they were more than just clients, and that their cases were handled with care and attention.
Negative Experience
- One reviewer, Robert Skipper, had a negative experience with the law firm, citing a lack of progress in his divorce case and unprofessional behavior from the attorney in court.
