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North Carolina lawmakers are considering significant changes to the state’s divorce laws, including reducing the mandatory separation period, creating exceptions for certain divorcing spouses, and eliminating two longstanding civil claims arising from marital relationships. In an October 7, 2026, interview with WLOS News 13, Janet Amburgey, a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and partner at GHMA | LAW, discussed the proposed legislation and its potential consequences for North Carolina families. While some provisions could…
GHMA | LAW is pleased to announce that partners Janet Amburgey and Patrick McCroskey have again been selected to the North Carolina Super Lawyers list for 2027. The recognition continues longstanding histories of Super Lawyers honors for both attorneys. Patrick McCroskey has been selected to North Carolina Super Lawyers every year since 2012. He was previously selected to North Carolina Rising Stars in 2009 and 2010. Janet Amburgey has been selected to North Carolina Super…
GHMA | LAW is pleased to announce that attorneys Janet H. Amburgey and Patrick S. McCroskey have again been selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, with both attorneys earning recognition in Family Law and Family Law Mediation. The addition of Family Law Mediation to both attorneys’ 2027 recognition is particularly meaningful for a firm whose work includes not only advocating for clients in complex family law matters, but…
GHMA | LAW is proud to announce that partner Janet Amburgey has been selected for inclusion in the inaugural North Carolina Legal 250, recognizing her among the state’s most accomplished and influential attorneys. The Legal 250 was established by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly to recognize attorneys who have distinguished themselves through professional excellence, leadership, service to the profession, and meaningful contributions to their communities. Inclusion in the inaugural class is a significant distinction and reflects…
GHMA | LAW is proud to announce that partners Janet Amburgey and Patrick McCroskey have once again been selected for inclusion in North Carolina Super Lawyers® for 2026, an honor reserved for attorneys who have earned significant peer recognition and demonstrated professional excellence. Patrick McCroskey has been recognized by Super Lawyers continuously since 2012, following earlier selections to the Rising Stars list in 2009 and 2010. His long-standing inclusion reflects more than a decade of…