Breeden Law Office

10/09/2026

⚖️ Will the judge believe YOU in family court? 👀

When two people tell different versions of the same story, how does a judge decide who's telling the truth?

After 26+ years practicing family law and hundreds of trials, attorney Jonathan Breeden has a few insights!

In this week's Family Law Friday, he's breaking down what can help (and hurt!) your credibility in a North Carolina courtroom.

📱 Bring the receipts! Texts, records, and other documentation can help support your story.

📅 Get your facts straight. Specific dates, places, and timelines matter.

🗣️ Be consistent. Contradictions can become a problem during cross-examination.

🤝 Own your mistakes. Nobody's perfect, and being honest about something you did wrong may actually strengthen your credibility.

And above all? Tell the truth. Even when it's uncomfortable.

🎥 Watch this week's episode here:
https://youtu.be/WoLw4zVKp-0

💬 What do you think matters most when deciding whether someone is telling the truth?

If you're preparing for a family court hearing in North Carolina, we're here to help you understand what to expect.

📞 919-661-4970
🌐 www.breedenfirm.com

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10/09/2026

We're kicking off the weekend with a little something to make you smile! 🐱⚖️📚

One of our attorneys caught their cat brushing up on some case law, and we couldn't resist sharing!

Apparently, the dedication to the legal profession extends to the four-legged members of the family, too. 🐾

We hope this little future attorney brightens your Friday!

Happy weekend from all of us at Breeden Law Office! 💙

10/08/2026

💙 A little kindness, a lot of compassion, and someone who truly listens can make all the difference.

When someone comes to us for help with a family law matter, they're often facing uncertainty, difficult decisions, and some of life's most emotional moments. They deserve more than legal answers. They deserve to feel heard, understood, and supported.

That's why reviews like Tamy's mean so much to us. 🥹

Tamy, thank you for trusting Melissa Gustafson and our team at Breeden Law Office. We're so grateful you took the time to share your experience!

And Melissa, thank you for reminding us that being a great attorney isn't just about knowing the law. It's about caring for the people who depend on you. 💙⚖️

Because at the end of the day, it's not just about cases. It's about people.

10/07/2026

Years of school. 📚
Countless late nights studying. ☕
More exams than they’d probably care to remember.
One VERY important bar exam. 😅

And last week, it all officially paid off. ⚖️🎉

Robert and Nick were sworn in as attorneys with their friends, families, and coworkers proudly looking on.

There’s a whole lot of work behind a moment like this, and we couldn’t be prouder of everything they did to get here. Even better, we get to have them begin this next chapter of their careers right here with us at Breeden Law.

Congratulations, Robert and Nick! You survived law school, conquered the bar, took the oath, and officially became attorneys.

Now comes the easy part… practicing law. 😉⚖️

Help us congratulate our newest attorneys! 👏

10/02/2026

⚖️ What’s one thing you should NEVER say to a family court judge?

After nearly 26 years practicing family law in North Carolina, Jonathan Breeden has seen some things. 😬

Interrupting the judge? Bad idea.

Talking over them? Nope.

Arguing after they’ve made their ruling? Also not helping your case.

Storming out of the courtroom? Believe it or not, Jonathan has seen that too. 👀

Even when you strongly disagree with what a judge is saying, there’s a right way to handle yourself in court.

This week on Family Law Friday, Jonathan breaks down some of the biggest courtroom mistakes to avoid, how to address a judge respectfully, what to wear, and what you should know if you’re representing yourself.

Because in family court, you may end up appearing before that same judge again.

🎥 Watch the full episode:
https://youtu.be/rs6BZViCfHw

💬 What’s something you’ve always wanted to know about going to family court?

📞 919-661-4970
🌐 breedenfirm.com

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10/01/2026

🎉 We’re at the Southern Women’s Show of JoCo TODAY!

Come see us at the Breeden Law Office table! We’re just inside the event entrance on the left. 👋

🧠 Test your knowledge with some trivia
🎁 Enter to win a $50 Visa gift card
🛍️ Shop 40+ local vendors
🤫 Bid in the silent auction
🎉 Plus, there are plenty of other prizes up for grabs!

Admission is FREE, and the first 150 people through the door get a swag bag!

Even better, you can shop, have some fun, and support a great local cause at the same time. Proceeds from the event benefit Harbor Shelter, which has been serving women and children in Johnston County since 1984. ❤️

📍 The Clayton Center
🕓 TODAY, October 1 | 4–8 PM
🎟️ FREE admission

Grab a friend, come shop and support local business, and make sure you stop by our table to say hi and enter to win!

09/30/2026

🚨 JoCo & Garner friends, we need your vote!

Breeden Law Office is in the running for a 2026 Garner Chamber of Commerce People’s Choice Award - Professional Services, and there’s still time to help us bring it home! 🏆❤️

🗳️ VOTE HERE: https://www.garnerchamber.com/peopleschoice-2026/

You can vote once per day, per device, so if you’ve already voted, you can vote again today!

⏰ Voting ends TOMORROW, October 1 at 5 PM.

Every vote means a lot to our team. Thank you for trusting us, supporting us, and allowing us to serve families in Garner and the surrounding communities for more than 25 years.

Cast your vote, then share this with someone who might vote for us too! 🙌

09/29/2026

Apparently, if you work at Breeden Law, there’s cake when you come in AND cake when you leave. 🎂😂

Last week, we said a bittersweet goodbye to Amanda, one of our associate attorneys, as she left us for a pretty hard-to-argue-with reason: she was offered her dream job with UNC! 💙🐏

While we’re sad to lose such a wonderful member of our team, we’re incredibly excited for Amanda as she starts this next chapter. We’re grateful for everything she brought to Breeden Law and all the memories made along the way.

Congratulations, Amanda! We’ll miss seeing you around the office, but we’ll be cheering you on from here. 💙

And since cake has become a pretty standard part of our orientation process, it only seemed fair to make it part of the “outtake” process too. 😂🎂

09/25/2026

🏠 Should you move out BEFORE filing for divorce in North Carolina?

Yes, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait a year to start addressing everything else. 👇

North Carolina generally requires spouses to live separate and apart for at least one year before filing for an absolute divorce.

But custody? Child support? Property division? Post-separation support? Alimony?

⚖️ Those are separate legal issues and may be addressed before the divorce itself.

In this week’s Family Law Friday, Jonathan Breeden explains what it means to be separated in North Carolina, whether both spouses have to agree, and what you may be able to file for without waiting a year.

If you’re considering separation, knowing what you can do and when you can do it can make a big difference.

🎥 Watch the full episode:
https://youtu.be/SkapJV-zfNc

💬 What family law question should Jonathan answer next?

📞 919-661-4970
🌐 www.breedenfirm.cpm

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09/24/2026

What an incredible honor. ❤️⚖️

Last week, Campbell University School of Law celebrated 50 years of excellence in legal education at its 50th Anniversary Gala.

To commemorate the milestone, the anniversary program featured one alumnus from each graduating class from 1979 through 2029, and we couldn’t be prouder that Jonathan Breeden was selected to represent the Class of 2000.

Jonathan entered Campbell Law with a goal of someday opening his own firm. More than 25 years later, that vision has become Breeden Law and a career dedicated to advocating for children and families throughout North Carolina.

The program beautifully described the mission behind those 50 years:

❤️ “Campbell Law remains true to its founding mission: producing fearless, service-driven advocates guided by integrity, compassion and a belief in the dignity of all people.”

We’re incredibly grateful for the professors, mentors, classmates, and experiences at Campbell that helped shape the attorney and leader Jonathan would become.

Thank you, Campbell Law, for this recognition, and congratulations on 50 remarkable years of educating advocates called to serve others. We’re proud to be a small part of that legacy.