North Carolina is facing a deeply concerning and shocking reality that demands immediate attention: the epidemic of domestic violence that is sweeping across the state. For far too long, survivors of domestic abuse have faced not only the trauma of their circumstances but also a system that is, in many ways, ill-equipped to help them in their time of greatest need. It’s time for change. The Alarming Reality of Domestic Violence in North Carolina Domestic violence is a hidden crisis that devastates families and communities, leaving long-lasting scars. Unfortunately, North… Read More
As an attorney, my job is to help people navigate complex legal matters and advocate for their rights. But sometimes, the most rewarding part of being a lawyer isn’t representing clients in courtrooms or negotiating deals—it’s using your skills to make a direct, positive impact in your community. Recently, I had the privilege of volunteering at the North Carolina Bar Foundation’s Lawyers on Call program, and the experience reaffirmed why I became an attorney in the first place. What is Lawyers on Call? For over 30 years, the Lawyers on… Read More
With the use of social media and devices with technological capabilities that stretch the imagination, it can be challenging to keep the intimate details of our lives private. One racy image in the wrong hands can cause trauma, embarrassment and have serious criminal implications. To be sure, the nonconsensual sharing of images is a major problem that has created enormous stress and legal issues for many people. It has also found its way into divorce cases between scorned spouses who are hoping to create leverage and emotional upheaval while negotiating… Read More
Congratulations to Linda Ward for being selected as Best Attorney in the Wake Living 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the FIFTH time that Linda has received this award! Thank you to the readers of Wake Living Magazine for your confidence in Linda and our team at Ward Family Law Group!
Happy Holidays! It’s Giving Tuesday, and we are continuing our tradition of making charitable donations to organizations that make an impact in our communities. Without a doubt, this year we are focused on helping western North Carolina recover and rebuild. I grew up in the foothills of western North Carolina, attended college at the University of North Carolina-Asheville, and frequent what I call “God’s Country” as often as I can. In fact, I was planning a trip to the Chimney Rock area in October. Chimney Rock as I once knew it doesn’t… Read More
According to the Centers for Disease Control and the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1 in 3 woman (35.6%) and 1 in 4 men (28.5%) in the US have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. An average of 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States. This is more than 12 million woman and men over the course of a single year. What constitutes domestic violence? When most people think of domestic… Read More
Ward Family Law Group is pleased to announce that once again Attorney Dale Stephenson is recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ for her high caliber work in Family Law. Best Lawyers released their 2025 recognitions publicly on August 15, 2024. This recognition acknowledges her outstanding reputation as an attorney and advocate, and we are extremely proud of Dale’s accomplishment and her continued dedication to her clients and the profession. Best Lawyers has been regarded by lawyers and the public for more than 40 years as the… Read More
Ward Family Law Group is pleased to announce that Attorney Ryan M. Tarrant is once again recognized in The Best Lawyers of America 2025 for his high caliber work in Family Law. He has been recognized since 2018. We are incredibly proud of Ryan’s continuous achievements and his continued dedication to his clients and the profession. The Best Lawyers in America® has been a trusted resource in identifying and honoring the top legal professionals in the U.S. for 44 years, maintaining a commitment since its inception in 1981 to highlight… Read More
