Sheila Passenant
Charlotte, NC

Sheila Passenant

Passenant & Shearin Law

Divorce and SeparationChild Custody and VisitationMediation

Sheila Passenant is a North Carolina Board Certified Family Law Specialist who co-founded Passenant & Shearin Law (now doing business as Shearin Law) in 2013 as a women-owned boutique firm focused exclusively on family law matters in Charlo…

36 years' experience
Accepting New Clients

About

Sheila Passenant is a North Carolina Board Certified Family Law Specialist who co-founded Passenant & Shearin Law (now doing business as Shearin Law) in 2013 as a women-owned boutique firm focused exclusively on family law matters in Charlotte, NC. She has more than three decades of experience handling high-conflict child custody cases. She holds additional credentials as a Certified Family Mediator and Certified Parent Coordinator, and earned her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 1989.

Practice Areas

Divorce and SeparationChild Custody and VisitationMediation

Awards & Recognition

  • Mecklenburg County Bar Pro Bono Award (2019)
  • Legal Elite (2016)
  • Fifty Most Influential Women in Charlotte (2018)
  • Commitment to Justice Award, Safe Alliance (2012, 2013, 2016)
  • Women's Impact Fund Grant (2009)
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Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina, 1999
  • South Carolina, 2017
  • New York, 1989 (currently registered)
  • New Jersey, 1989 (resigned without prejudice)
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina, 1999

Education

  • J.D., Brooklyn Law School, 1989
  • B.A. (magna cum laude), University of Scranton, 1985 (English and Philosophy)

Service Offers

  • Accepting New Clients
  • Languages: English

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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.