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SODOMA LAW

Where Family is at the Heart of Everything We Do

WHEN IT MATTERS MOST,
HIRE THE BEST

At Sodoma Law, we understand that every legal challenge is personal—especially when it involves your family or future. That’s why we place compassion, creativity, and tenacity at the core of everything we do. With offices across North and South Carolina, our dedicated team is here to provide expert guidance, fearless advocacy, and the reassurance you need during life’s most critical moments.

When you work with Sodoma Law, you’re not just hiring a law firm—you’re gaining a trusted partner who will stand by your side, fighting for what matters most.

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Justin Shealy is fantastic! He is so easy to talk to, and I really felt like he listened to the issues and gave thoughtful and knowledgeable input and advice! He is communicative, knowledgeable, and resourceful. I've found the team I want to represent me and my family.

Sodoma Law York Client, Crystal Ferragut, April 2025

Jordyn was supremely kind and helpful to me. She communicates very well and always has a smile on her face! I couldn’t recommend her enough!

Sodoma Law North Client, Alex Kang, May 2025

I highly recommend Caroline Strauss if you’re looking for a compassionate, dedicated, and skilled family law attorney. She genuinely cares about each client’s situation and has their best interest at heart. She combines a thoughtful, balanced approach with a fierce advocacy when necessary. Her experience, particularly with mediation and arbitration, can make a significant difference in achieving favorable resolutions for her clients without the need of lengthy court battles. If you are going through a family law issue in the Charlotte area, Caroline is the attorney that you want by your side!

Sodoma Law Belmont Client, Sherri Bissell, April 2025

Dylan has been my immigration attorney since 2023 and he has consistently provided the absolute BEST representation I could have ever asked for. The immigration process is arduous and confusing to say the least, and I'm sure I asked Dylan a thousand questions.... but he was always there for us, providing sage advice and prompt responses whenever I had my "melt downs" and there were plenty! (Sorry about that Dylan!) He helped bring my husband to the U.S. from start to finish. I finally have my husband here in the states with me and we owe it all to Dylan! Thank you so much for always being there for us, after hours, weekends, nights, whenever I had questions or needed help; and yes, all those times I cried.... you were always there - thank you so much for your compassion and your hard work!

Sodoma Law Greenville Client, Misty Galentine, May 2025

Nicole Price is, by far, the most impressive real estate attorney I have ever worked with. She is just amazing. I highly recommend her to close your next home purchase, refinance, or estate planning. She is wonderful!

Sodoma Law Union Client, Sarah Stokes, June 2025

Attorney Kaylan Gaudio and team are nothing short of amazing. From our very first consultation, Kaylan displayed an unparalleled level of professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care for my case. Her expertise and attention to detail made me feel confident and informed every step of the way. Kaylan took the time to thoroughly explain my options, ensuring I understood the process and felt empowered in my decisions. Her ability to navigate complex legal matters is truly impressive. I highly recommend Kaylan Gaudio and her team to anyone in need of legal representation. They are a true example of excellence in the legal field!

Sodoma Law Charlotte Client, Kayla L., November 2024

Outstanding legal services! The team at Sodoma Law provide exceptional expertise and support. They are not only professional but also genuinely dedicated to achieving the best outcome. Communication is clear, and they go above and beyond. Highly recommend for anyone seeking reliable and effective family law legal representation.

Sodoma Law Charlotte Client, Gary Johnson, March 2025

Sodoma Law is my go-to firm for referrals for my clients. They are skilled, compassionate, smart, and have a keen sense of justice in every sense of the word.

Denise Elsner Ford Facebook Review, December 2013

I chose Sodoma Law after doing quite a bit of research online. I couldn’t chance losing my children in my custody case, so I needed excellence. Penelope Hefner @Sodoma gave me exactly what I needed. During trial, she reminded me of a lawyer you see during a courtroom drama on TV. She destroyed the opposition and I won my kids. I’ll forever be grateful.

Tony Stevanovich Google Review, July 2014

My twin sister passed away in May of 2013. She was a single mother of three. Her death was a complete shock, and I agreed to let my nieces and nephew go on vacation with my cousin, her husband, and their two children while I made arrangements. My cousin, her husband, and their attorney filed a false complaint with the North Carolina court stating that the children were abandoned, leaving no one to care for them. Consequently, they were awarded temporary custody. Robin was the fourth lawyer I hired. Our case was extremely difficult, although it should not have been. We were fighting an uphill battle from the beginning. I had been an active, loving part of my niece’s and nephew’s lives since they were born, yet I was about to loose custody to my cousin – a person who hadn’t met the children until their mother’s funeral. Robin is smart, patient, and professional. She is also kind, which helped tremendously during an awful time. She outwitted my cousin’s Harvard attorney, and I was awarded sole permanent custody of my nieces and nephew. I am forever grateful.

Ali Kalenak Google Review, July 2014

Discover how we’ve made a difference for families, individuals, and business owners just like you.

OUR LOCATIONS

With offices across North and South Carolina, help is always close by

Find the location that works best for you.

PLEASE DONT SAY YOU'RE SORRY

BY NICOLE SODOMA

Discover an empowering perspective on love, loss, and starting over from one of the country’s most respected divorce attorneys. In Please Don’t Say You’re Sorry, Nicole Sodoma shares heartfelt stories, professional wisdom, and personal revelations that help redefine what it means to walk away with grace and strength. Whether you’re navigating a breakup or supporting someone who is, this book offers practical tools, raw honesty, and the reminder that moving forward doesn’t mean you’re broken—it means you’re brave.

Leading the conversation in family law since 2008

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP

You don’t have to face legal challenges alone. At Sodoma Law, we’re here to provide the support, expertise, and confidence you need to move forward. Our team becomes part of your family, standing beside you every step of the way—so you can focus on what matters most.

Where Family is at the Heart of Everything We Do

Our experienced attorneys and staff will work with you to create the resolution that is right for you, your home and your family. Sodoma Law is a family-focused and family-driven firm. You will feel this from the moment you walk in our door. Whether you need a divorce lawyer for a high-conflict divorce, you want to create a family through surrogacy or adoption, or you have a question about your estate plan, our attorneys can help. Though our foundation is family law, we understand that life’s events are connected and thus our multi-disciplinary approach is to support you – our client.

If you’re working with our Family Law Practice Group, it is likely you are about to experience a life change and will likely have questions about your existing estate plan. Ask us. We know that separation and divorce can be incredibly emotional situations. When you are focused on the important issues of alimony, equitable distribution, child custody and child support, the fact that you may or may not have an estate plan that also needs updating is likely the furthest thing from your mind. But, Sodoma Law’s Family Law Practice Group is aware of the traps and gaps that may exist if your estate plan is not updated or revisited during a separation or after a divorce.

If you have named your soon-to-be ex-spouse as your durable power of attorney, healthcare agent, executor or trustee, he or she may have broader powers than you would want. Depending on the nature of the circumstances, at best, it would be less than ideal and at worst it could be a disaster.

Today, Sodoma Law currently has over 40 attorneys across seven offices and two states, with North Carolina offices in Charlotte, Belmont, Cornelius, Monroe, and Raleigh and South Carolina offices in Rock Hill and Greenville.

FAQS

HOW MUCH DOES DIVORCE COST?
In North Carolina, the filing fee for an absolute divorce is $225.00. A lawsuit making a claim for an Absolute Divorce (and possible resuming a person’s maiden name) is based on the lawyer’s hourly rate unless otherwise advised by Sodoma Law.
HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT?
In general, both parties have a duty to support their child until the child reaches the age of 18 or graduates from high school, whichever event occurs last. However, if the minor child is over 18 and continues to attend secondary school, parties are obligated to provide child support up to the age of 20.
DO I STILL HAVE TO PAY ALIMONY IF I LOSE MY JOB?

In North Carolina, if a party is either ordered to pay alimony or has agreed to pay alimony through a consent order, then a party may seek a modification of the existing obligation by filing a motion with the Court and showing that there has been a change in circumstances.

HOW CAN I KEEP MY FEES TO A MINIMUM?
Sodoma Law, P.C. offers many suggestions to clients as to how to keep attorney fees low. Among other things, we ask that our clients come as prepared as possible to meetings so that each meeting is productive and effective. We ask our clients to assist us in keeping their files organized so as to lower administrative costs related to hearing and/or settlement preparations. We often work with clients to prepare “to do” lists so as to further reduce their legal fees.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I DIE WITHOUT A WILL?
If you don’t have an estate plan, the legislature has a default plan for you. The default statutory rules are rarely what anyone would choose and can create unfair results and discord among your family. Here are just a few examples: Imagine you die without a will and are survived by… read more about estate planning.

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