Practice Area:Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Elder Care, Family, Probate, Trusts & Estates
Chris Adkins thoroughly understands the difficulties that come with divorce, dividing one’s assets and debts, child custody and having to blend two child custody schedules himself, as he and his wife brought these matters to their family structure as they created their next chapter. Understanding custody from both a legal and practical perspective, he tries to help his clients develop arrangements that truly support their children’s best interests, and that work for the long term.
Chris is passionate about helping parents develop schedules that minimize conflict, and support their children’s growth and development. His practice philosophy avoids or minimizes litigation to the extent they are able to come to a reasonable agreement. If they are not, or if they are dealing with the unreasonable, then he has no choice but to fight for what is best for your children.
Education:
Boston University, Master of Criminal Justice, 2009
Oklahoma City University School of Law, Juris Doctor (JD), 2006
Appalachian State University, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, 2003
Louisiana State University, Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2022
Certifications
New York University, Certificate in Fundamentals of Global Sports Management, 2022
University of St. Andrews (Scotland), CertHE in Terrorism Studies, 2010
Parent Coordinator, Mediation, and Arbitration Certifications
Parent Coordinator
North Carolina DRC Certified Superior Court Mediator
North Carolina Certified Family Financial Mediator
North Carolina DRC Certified Estates, Guardianships, and Special Proceedings Mediator
South Carolina Board Certified Circuit Court Mediator
South Carolina Board Certified Family Court Mediator
Collaborative Family Law certified
North Carolina Notary Public
Bar Admissions:
State of North Carolina
United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina
United States District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
United States District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
