Anna Farmer

Anna Farmer

Experienced and compassionate family law attorney in Carrboro, NC.
  • Family Law, Divorce, Estate Planning
  • North Carolina
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Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Estate Planning
Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
North Carolina
North Carolina State Bar
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Professional Experience
Associate Attorney
Ann Shy Law Firm, PLLC
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Certified Legal Intern
North Carolina Central University School of Law Family Law Clinic
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Worked on my own cases as assigned by the Family Law Clinic. Appeared in court in Durham County on behalf of clients. Drafted legal documents. Worked with other students to meet client expectations.
Paralegal
Ann Shy Law Firm, PLLC
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Worked closely with lead attorney on family law and estate planning cases. Attended court proceedings as well as mediations and negotiations. Drafted pleadings, motions, separation agreements, and other legal documents. Communicated clearly and compassionately with clients.
Education
North Carolina Central University School of Law
J.D. (2024)
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Honors: Summa Cum Laude
Activities: - North Carolina Central University School of Law Family Law Clinic - Moot Court
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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
B.A. (2021) | Journalism
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Professional Associations
North Carolina State Bar
Member
- Current
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Certifications
Certificate in Dispute Resolution
North Carolina Central University School of Law Dispute Resolution Institute
Legal Answers
2 Questions Answered
Q. Questions about marital status in lottery registration
A: In North Carolina, you will stay married until you get a divorce. North Carolina does not recognize a "legal separation," so even if you are living apart from each other you are still technically married.

Depending on what your specific court order says, you may consider filing for divorce so that you won't have to include your wife on your application. An immigration attorney or a family law attorney could read over your documents and provide you with more specific advice.
Q. In NC does signing a parenting agreement with a non biological family member automatically take away your parental right
A: In North Carolina, only parents have a right to custody of their children. This means that if a non-parent goes to court to get custody of your child, the judge will give the parent priority. However, the judge may give custody rights to the non-parent if the judge decides you are unfit or not acting like a parent. For example, if you have allowed your daughter to live with her aunt and the aunt pays for all the daughter's needs, the judge may decide that the aunt has stepped into the role of a parent and should have custody rights. Depending on what happened during court and what your Parenting Agreement says, the judge may have found that your family member deserved to have custody rights. This doesn't take away your parental rights, but it may have put you and your family member on equal footing instead of you having priority. If you schedule a consultation with an attorney, the attorney can read your Parenting Agreement and help you make sense of what's going on. ... Read More
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Ann Shy Law Firm, PLLC
118 E Main St
Room 206
Carrboro, NC 27510
Telephone: (919) 932-0821