A Message from Mary

As we welcome 2026, I want to thank you for the steady, behind-the-scenes work you do for the families we serve together. January can feel like a fresh start, but for many people it also brings hard decisions, and the right professional support can change everything about how they move forward.

At Triangle Divorce Lawyers, we are proud to serve families across the Triangle, with offices in Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, and Clayton, North Carolina. This month, our focus is simple: stay connected, keep strengthening our shared resources, and create more opportunities to collaborate in ways that genuinely help clients.

If we can be a support to you, whether you need a trusted referral, want to collaborate on a workshop, or would like to be included in upcoming events, we would love to hear from you.

Thank you for being part of this referral community. I am grateful for your partnership, and I am excited for what we can build together in 2026.

We are proud to celebrate Jennifer Hallman, our Director of Business Development and Community Outreach, for being recognized as an Unsung Hero by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly.

This honor spotlights the people who keep the work moving forward, the ones who show up early, stay late, and make sure clients and partners experience steady follow through.

Our entire team is truly honored to see Jen recognized in this way. Her consistency, heart for service, and commitment to building strong professional relationships strengthen the network around the families we serve every day.

Law Firm Website Design and SEO Partner Spotlight

LegalScapes is a Raleigh based legal marketing agency that works exclusively with law firms to improve their online presence and generate better quality leads. Led by CMO Brian Craig, a 15 plus year legal marketing veteran who has supported more than 100 firms nationwide, the team focuses on law firm website design, SEO, and digital strategies that help attorneys show up clearly in search so potential clients can easily find and contact the firm.

For firms that are rebranding, opening new offices, or ready to refresh their law firm website and online presence, LegalScapes can be a strong digital marketing partner to refer.

Read Brian Craig’s NCBA article on helping people find you with Google My Business.

Since August, our team has been running an internal referral contest, not just for fun, but to celebrate something we take seriously: our sphere of trusted professionals.

A strong sphere helps us connect clients to the right support sooner, and with more confidence.

Top Referral Connectors:

1st Place: Jennifer Hallman, Director of Business Development & Community Outreach

2nd Place: Megan DeMasi, Marketing & Community Outreach Coordinator

3rd Place: JP Hallman, Senior Client Intake Coordinator

Here is the stat that stood out most: in Q4 alone, the three of them made more than 268 referrals, and that is just 3 people out of a 40 person team.

We celebrated at our holiday party last month, but the bigger takeaway is simple: relationships move clients forward. Thank you for being part of the network that makes that possible.

When someone needs a family law attorney, they often begin with a quick Google search, and reviews are one of the first signals that help them decide who feels trustworthy. For referrals, strong and recent reviews can reduce hesitation, build confidence before the first call, and support a smoother handoff from your office to ours.

How reviews support your work:

Stronger introductions: your referral is reinforced by real feedback about professionalism and follow-through

Fewer dropped referrals: clients feel more certain and are more likely to take the next step

Better visibility: consistent reviews help our firm show up more often in local searches

Reinforces your credibility: partnering with a well-reviewed team reflects well on you, too

If you’ve enjoyed working with our team, we’d be grateful for a quick Google review sharing your experience as a professional partner. If you send us your review link, we are happy to return the favor.

Join Our FREE Online Second Saturday Divorce Workshop

If you are contemplating separation, already in the middle of a divorce, or feeling overwhelmed by “what ifs,” this workshop offers practical information you can use right away. Attendies are welcome to attend, listen, and ask questions at your own comfort level.

Join us on Saturday, February 14th, 2026. At this workshop, you will hear from:

Real Estate Guidence with Bill Riccadonna

Financial Advisor Ivan Ellis

Attorney Justin Nichols at Triangle Divorce Lawyers

Register for our next workshop!

Financial Guidance

How Does Divorce Affect Your Credit Score? 

Eight Places to Look for Hidden Assets 

Emotional Guidance

Helping Children Adjust After Separation: What Parents Can Do

Divorce with Dignity: A Better Way to Move Forward 

Real Estate Guidance

Understanding Equitable Distribution In High-Asset Divorces

Finding Hope During Divorce: Support, Strength & a New Start

Visit our Triangle Divorce Lawyers YouTube channel to explore short, attorney-led videos that break down common questions in a clear, approachable way. Most are under 3 minutes, so you can learn at your own pace, whenever it fits your day.

Featured topics include:

Divorce Mediation, Nathan Gudeman

Child Custody, Brooke Scott

Visitation and Co-Parenting Tips, Sheneshia Fitts

Separation Agreements, Daniel Swain

Equitable Distribution, Scott Allen

Domestic Violence, Jack Barrett

Absolute Divorce, Samantha Allen

Collaborative Law Process, Mary Gurganus