Simple. Strategic. Straightforward. That includes our pricing.

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Transforming legal services

Legal Support for Life's Big Decisions

At Balbach & Davenport, we're North Carolina family law and estate planning attorneys who help you navigate major life transitions without the chaos. Whether you need a prenuptial agreement before marriage, a separation agreement during divorce, surrogacy contracts and parental rights agreements for family building, or estate planning documents to protect what matters most, we give you clear guidance and upfront pricing.

We focus on keeping you out of court when possible through alternative dispute resolution and collaborative family law. Most of our services are flat-fee, so you know exactly what you're paying before we start. Hourly billing only applies to litigation—never for prenups, separation agreements, estate planning, or surrogacy contracts.

What We Offer:

  • Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

  • Separation Agreements & Collaborative Divorce

  • Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART): Surrogacy Agreements, Sperm Donor Contracts, Egg Donor Agreements, Pre-Birth Orders

  • Absolute Divorces (Uncontested)

  • Family Law Litigation Services

  • Parenting Plans & Custody Agreements

  • Estate Planning: Wills, Healthcare Powers of Attorney, Financial Powers of Attorney

  • Real Estate & Family Add-Ons: Quitclaim Deeds, Free Trader Agreements, DMV Powers of Attorney

  • Travel Notary Services (Wilmington area)

We serve individuals and families across North Carolina with virtual legal services that respect your time and your budget.

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How We Work

We don't do the typical law firm thing where you call, get passed around, and eventually land with whoever's available. You book directly with the attorney whose practice area fits your needs. We both handle prenups, separation agreements, collaborative divorce, and uncontested divorces. Melenni focuses on assisted reproductive technology (ART) law including surrogacy agreements, donor contracts, pre-birth orders and estate planning. Kayleigh handles family law litigation, contested custody, and high conflict matters. Simple as that.

Our rates

Initial Consultation

Every consultation is conducted by phone, with video available upon request. Book directly through our scheduling link and choose your attorney, date, and time that works for you. We'll talk through your situation, your goals, and your best legal options whether you're planning a prenup, navigating a separation, building a family through surrogacy, or setting up your estate plan. We serve clients anywhere in North Carolina.

30 mins | $100 | Get started

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, separation agreements, collaborative divorce, and other out-of-court family law matters. Most alternative dispute resolution services are flat-fee with upfront pricing. Some cases may require hourly billing depending on complexity.


$1,500 - $8,500 | Get started

Estate Planning

Wills, advanced directives, revocable trusts, and financial powers of attorney. Handled virtually with flat fees and no hidden costs. We offer stand-alone documents or bundled packages tailored to your life and your family.

$350 - $5,000 | Get started

Litigation Services (hourly)

For contested divorce, child custody, child support, equitable distribution, and other family law matters requiring court intervention. You'll get strategic advocacy, transparent billing, and clear communication throughout the process.

Custom Quoted | Get started

Uncontested Absolute Divorces

Streamlined, flat-fee process for uncontested divorces in North Carolina. We handle the paperwork, filing, and court process so you can move forward without the stress.

$1,500 | Get started

Add-on Services

Quitclaim deeds, free trader agreements, DMV powers of attorney, and other document services. We also offer travel notary services within the Wilmington, NC area.

$500 -$2,500 | Get started

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