You deserve to feel safe.
We help you get there.
Whether you need an emergency protective order, you’re worried about your children’s safety, or you’re facing abuse in a divorce, our North Carolina family-law team stands with you — confidentially, and without judgment.
“I will never recommend anyone else as this firm could not have done a better job. If you were looking to find representation please do yourself and family a favor call Kurtz & Blum.”
“The knowledge, kindness, and professionalism that the attorneys and their office staff have consistently displayed are unprecedented in the field.”
This isn’t about paperwork. It’s about your safety and your children.
Maybe you’re afraid for yourself or your kids. Maybe the abuse is escalating. Maybe you just want it to stop and don’t know where to start. Whatever brought you here, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
We’ve helped many North Carolina families find safety and stability — and we lead with listening.
Understanding the path to protection.
Emergency (ex parte) order
A judge can grant temporary protection right away, often the same day.
The 10-day hearing
A hearing is set — usually within about 10 days — where a judge decides on a longer-term order.
A 50B order can last up to one year
And it can be renewed if you still need protection.
What an order can do
Order no contact, grant you the home, set temporary custody and support, and require firearms to be surrendered.
We prepare your story and your evidence so the court sees clearly what you’re facing — and we stand beside you at every hearing.
Safety first — then a plan for rebuilding.
Getting an order is often the first step, not the last. Housing, custody, support, and enforcement all follow — and each one affects how safe and steady your life feels a year from now.
We handle the whole picture, so you never have to explain your story to a new person at every stage.
Talk to us nowSteady guidance, one step at a time.
Most people have never done this before. Here’s how it typically unfolds when you work with us.
Listen & assess
A confidential consultation to understand your situation and your immediate safety.
Seek protection
When you’re in danger, we file for an ex parte order so a judge can act right away.
The hearing
We present your case for a longer-term order — and stand with you in the courtroom.
Ongoing advocacy
Custody, support, enforcement, and whatever next steps your safety requires.
Help for every kind of danger.
Whatever your circumstances, we meet you where you are.
50B Protective Orders (DVPO)
For abuse by a spouse, ex, co-parent, household member, or dating partner. We file for emergency (ex parte) and long-term orders.
50C No-Contact Orders
Protection from someone you don’t have a domestic relationship with — an acquaintance, a coworker, or a stranger.
Emergency relief in family court
Fast action to protect you or your children when a situation becomes urgent.
Child custody & safety
Pursuing custody restrictions or supervised visitation when a child’s safety is at risk.
Protective order enforcement
When an abuser violates the order, we act quickly to enforce it and hold them accountable.
Domestic violence & divorce
Addressing abuse within a divorce — including its impact on custody, support, and property.
No one should have to feel unsafe in their own home. Our job is to carry the legal weight — so you can focus on protecting yourself and your children.”
In their own words.
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“Thanks to their help, my case was handled efficiently and with a good outcome. I’m very grateful to Matt and the Kurtz & Blum team”
“From our first consultation, they were incredibly attentive and took the time to explain every step.”
“Mr Hammett did a wonderful job getting us the results we wanted, we are truly appreciative of him and his work!”
“Patient, understanding, professional, and willing to go the extra mile.”
“Well-versed in the law, very thorough in preparation and know their way around the courthouse.”
Plain answers, before you commit.
Can’t find an answer to your question? Contact our team today for confidential, professional support.
How fast can I get a protective order?
+In an emergency, a judge can issue a temporary (ex parte) order the same day, with a full hearing set shortly after. We can help you file quickly.
What’s the difference between a 50B and a 50C order?
+A 50B (DVPO) is for someone you have a domestic or personal relationship with — a spouse, ex, co-parent, dating partner, or household member. A 50C civil no-contact order is for someone you don’t, like an acquaintance or a stranger.
Will a protective order affect custody?
+It can. A judge can set temporary custody and visitation as part of the order, and domestic violence is a factor in custody decisions. We help protect your children’s safety.
What if we share children, a home, or finances?
+That’s exactly where a family-law team helps. A protective order can address the home, temporary support, and custody. Matters like divorce, custody, and division of assets are handled separately — and our family-law team can help with those too, whenever you’re ready.
Do I need photos or police reports to get an order?
+They help, but they aren’t required. Your testimony matters. We help you present your account and any evidence clearly and credibly.
Is this confidential?
+Yes. Your consultation is confidential, and we handle these cases with discretion and care.
“Patient, understanding, professional, and willing to go the extra mile.”
Let’s get you safe.
Tell us a little about your situation and a member of our team will reach out confidentially — usually within one business day. If you’re in immediate danger, call 911.