Deirdre A. Farrington, Esq. is a compassionate and experienced family law attorney and mediator based in Boone, North Carolina, serving clients throughout the surrounding counties. With over 20 years of legal experience, she specializes in divorce, child custody, and a wide range of family law matters, offering both legal representation and mediation services to help families navigate complex and emotionally challenging situations.
Her approach is client-focused, emphasizing clear communication, personalized guidance, and a deep understanding of North Carolina family law. She assists individuals and families facing divorce, custody disputes, and other sensitive legal issues, ensuring their rights are protected throughout the process. In addition to litigation, she provides mediation as an alternative dispute resolution method, helping parties reach amicable agreements outside of court.
Services Offered
- Divorce (uncontested, contested, same-sex, separation agreements)
- Child custody (initial determination, modification of custody orders)
- Child support (temporary and permanent, modification)
- Spousal support (post-separation support, permanent alimony)
- Equitable distribution (property settlement agreements, contested division of marital property)
- Establishment of paternity
- Adoption
- Grandparents’ rights
- Guardianship
- Domestic violence cases
- Cases involving the Department of Social Services
- Family mediation
She serves clients in Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, and Yancey counties, offering consultations in-office, by telephone, or via videoconference. Fluent in English, she is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, Watauga County Bar Association, Virginia State Bar, and Florida Bar Association.
