Rachel Beard
Raleigh, NC

Rachel Beard

Wake Family Law Group

Property DivisionSpousal Support | AlimonyDivorce and Separation+6 More

Rachel Beard is a partner at Wake Family Law Group and a board-certified family law specialist who focuses on family law negotiations and litigation. She is a certified parenting coordinator for high-conflict custody matters and a certified…

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About

Rachel Beard is a partner at Wake Family Law Group and a board-certified family law specialist who focuses on family law negotiations and litigation. She is a certified parenting coordinator for high-conflict custody matters and a certified Family Financial Mediator. She served as adjunct faculty teaching family law at Meredith College's Paralegal Program in 2023-2024. Before law school she worked as a sports reporter and website sports producer for the News & Observer.

Practice Areas

Property DivisionSpousal Support | AlimonyDivorce and SeparationChild Custody and VisitationChild Support | Child Support EnforcementGrandparents' RightsPrenuptial and Postnuptial AgreementsDomestic Violence | Protective OrdersLGBTQ+ | Same Sex Divorce

Awards & Recognition

  • North Carolina Super Lawyers "Rising Star" in family law (2022)
  • Business North Carolina magazine Legal Elite in family law (2022, 2024)
  • Co-Managing Editor, North Carolina Marital Claims Deskbook, 5th edition
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Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • Wake County Bar Association

Education

  • B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication and History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2002)
  • J.D., Norman A. Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University (2012)

Service Offers

  • Accepting New Clients

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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.