Kavita Desai
Charlotte, NC

Kavita Desai

James Mcelroy & Diehl PA

Divorce and SeparationChild Custody and VisitationChild Support | Child Support Enforcement+4 More

Kavita Desai draws on more than fifteen years of legal experience to help clients navigate family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution, and domestic violence. She volunteered w…

15 years' experience
Accepting New Clients

About

Kavita Desai draws on more than fifteen years of legal experience to help clients navigate family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution, and domestic violence. She volunteered with the Council for Children's Rights for over a decade and previously clerked for Justice Wallace of the New Jersey Supreme Court before practicing litigation in New York and later serving as a children's rights nonprofit staff attorney in Houston.

Practice Areas

Divorce and SeparationChild Custody and VisitationChild Support | Child Support EnforcementSpousal Support | AlimonyProperty DivisionDomestic Violence | Protective OrdersPrenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

Awards & Recognition

  • Business North Carolina Legal Elite in Family Law (2023-2026)
  • Best Lawyers in America© in Family Law (2025-2026)
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Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina State Bar
  • New Jersey State Bar
  • New York State Bar
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York

Education

  • J.D., magna cum laude, Rutgers School of Law – Newark (2008)
  • B.A., magna cum laude, Barnard College, Columbia University (2002)

Service Offers

  • Accepting New Clients

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Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce in North Carolina

Do I need a divorce lawyer?
While you can represent yourself, having a lawyer is highly recommended, especially with children, significant assets, or contested issues. A lawyer ensures your rights are protected.
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Bring financial documents (tax returns, bank statements, pay stubs), property records, prenuptial agreements if applicable, and a list of questions and concerns about your situation.