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Divorce for Professionals

Protect your future and safeguard your career with legal solutions from Summit Family Law.

You’ve spent years investing in your family’s future. Don’t lose it all in a divorce.

  • I earned an advanced degree, make more money than my spouse, and want to protect my hard work.
  • I sacrificed my career to care for the family and home, and/or contributed financially while my spouse earned an advanced degree.

In either situation, our team works with the client to support their position with evidence and voice their desires to their partner or the court. We prepare documents, present arguments, and state their case for why they believe they deserve certain assets, alimony, or other requested outcomes.

Protecting your assets and interests

Clients with professional degrees often want to protect their hard work and earnings during a divorce. When you or your spouse has such a degree, it is important to understand how this affects your financial standing, including assets and debts.

Whether you are the professional or your spouse is, it’s important to understand how a divorce affects your financial standing.

Asset and Property Division

The way asset and property division is handled differs by state. If you are in an equitable distribution state, where the judge splits the couple’s assets and debts fairly (but not necessarily equally), having experienced divorce attorneys on your side to ensure your goals are defended is crucial.

Alimony Provisions

When one spouse provides financial support for the other’s education and training, that person may be entitled to alimony during a divorce proceeding. Likewise, if the supporting spouse put their own education or career goals on hold, they may have an alimony case.

Individual and Shared Debts

There’s a lot to consider when one partner holds a professional degree. Our team assesses the degree’s value and any related debt, protecting our client’s rights. We may work with vocational experts, economists, and others to better understand the degree and professional career before negotiating with the spouse or taking the case to court.

Protect Yourself from an Unfair Divorce

Our attorneys are here to protect your business and income, and fight for the assets you deserve during your divorce. Take the first step in protecting and securing your future today.

Experienced Advocates on Your Side

Protect Your Interests

Your case is centered around what matters most to you. Our team is prepared to voice your requests to your partner and the court for why you deserve specific assets, alimony, and any other items that hold importance to you.

Make Educated Decisions

When you consult with us about a case, we will give an honest assessment of your situation. That means being upfront with you about your case’s potential strengths and weaknesses, so you can make informed decisions moving forward.

Move forward with Confidence

Knowing the next steps helps you plan your future with confidence. We’ll keep you updated on all communications regarding your case so you never have to question where you stand.

The Future Is Waiting

You’re more than just a file.

At Summit Family Law, we take the time to understand more than just your file. We listen to your story, understand your unique situation, and develop a personalized strategy that fits your needs and desired outcomes.

We know that every case is different. So, whether you are looking to end a bad marriage, fight for custody of your children, or make sure an amicable divorce doesn’t leave you in an unfair position, our attorneys are on your side every step of the way.

Let the end of your marriage be the start of your new life. With Summit Family Law by your side, you have the support, knowledge, and legal counsel to finally move forward.

Our Practice Areas

Feel heard and protected with attorneys who have experience in all aspects of divorce and family law.

Divorce

Custody

Modification and Contempt

High Asset Divorce

Military Divorce

Child Support

24+

Years of experience

Charlotte Christian

Charlotte Christian, Esq. is a family and divorce lawyer and the founder of Charlotte Christian Law. She has her JD from Faulkner University and an LLM in Trial Advocacy from Temple.

Charlotte is committed to helping those who have experienced loss overcome their hardships and build a new life, stronger and more resilient than they were before.

I would absolutely recommend Austin Hagood from Summit Family Law. He was very attentive and listened to what I had to say. Austin was responsive and took his time. He walked me through what the process was and what to expect. I was extremely pleased with the services he provided! 5 Star Lawyer

Tina Jones
Amazing lawyer! Charlotte represented me in my first child custody case 7 years ago and treated me like family. She convinced the state to grant me custody and bettered my children’s lives. Charlotte is an amazing attorney and an even better person. Her knowledge, passion and driven personality really collided when she’s in the court room. I again am using Charlotte and for this

Adam Leddy

Great firm!! Alexis Killough did a great job on my Will. She got it finished very fast for me. Thank you so much Alexis! I recommend Alexis and their firm!

Ashley Ghrigsby
Charlotte Christian was amazing at trying to help me. she was generous with her personal time and called me at night because she knew that I needed help. she advised in all legal matters, provided me all of the appropriate forms, and continues to support me in every way that she can. the most amazing part: my matter isn’t even the thing that she

Adam Moran
I called Charlotte in regard to an unusual military retirement and divorce issue. She called me back at 8:00 pm on that Friday night to discuss the issue (at no cost). She couldn’t take my case, because of other obligations…but, gave me advice on the subject and provided the names of other competent attorneys with expertise in the subject. No other attorney, responded as

Tony Henderson

Me and my husband hired her to handle a child custody case with his ex-spouse. She did a great job for us and handled the case great and always answered any questions we had. Would definitely use her again if the need arises and would recommend her to anyone.

Nichole Maddox
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