Wake Family Law

Raleigh Divorce Lawyers - Raleigh Family Lawyers

Schilawski O’Shaughnessy Grace King & Mauney, PLLC

Raleigh, North Carolina
(919) 787-4040

Schedule a Consultation
  • Home
  • Divorce & Financial Issues
    • Divorce & Annulment
    • Separation Agreement
    • Equitable Distribution
    • Spousal Support
  • Children
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Termination of Parental Rights
    • Grandparents’ Rights
    • Adoption
    • Assisted Reproduction Law
    • Emancipation
  • Other Family Law Matters
    • Marital Agreements
    • Appeals
    • Domestic Violence
    • LGBTQIA+ Families
    • Marital Torts
  • Professional Services
    • Arbitration
    • Mediation
    • Parent Coordination
  • About WFLG
    • Scheduling A Consultation
    • News
    • Our Support Team
  • Our Attorneys
    • Michael F. Schilawski
    • Helen M. O’Shaughnessy
    • Nancy L. Grace
    • Katie Hardersen King
    • Justin L. Mauney
    • Kelley W. Cash
    • Rachel Beard
    • Melanie C. Phillips
    • Carly G. Baker
    • Jake W. Terrell
    • Marc W. Sokol
  • Contact
    • Make secure payment
    • Send secure documents
You are here: Home / Our Attorneys / Michael F. Schilawski

Michael F. Schilawski

Raleigh NC divorce lawyer Mike Schilawski
Michael F. Schilawski
e-mail

Michael F. Schilawski is a principal in the Wake Family Law Group in Raleigh, North Carolina. He is a native of Wisconsin, but has resided in Cary, North Carolina since 1965.

Mike was admitted to practice in North Carolina in 1982, after having received a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1971, a master’s degree in education from North Carolina State University in 1976 and a Juris Doctor degree from Campbell University in 1982. While in law school, he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Campbell Law Review. Prior to attending law school, Mike was employed for seven years as a public secondary school teacher, coach, guidance counselor and assistant principal.

In 1989, Mike was first certified as a Specialist in Family Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization; he has limited his practice to family law since 1989. Mike is licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court, United States District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina, the North Carolina Supreme Court and all subordinate courts. He has successfully argued family law cases before the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the North Carolina Supreme Court.

Mike was certified as a Family Financial Mediator by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission in 1999. He serves frequently as a mediator and an arbitrator in family law cases.

Mike is a member of the Wake County Bar Association, the North Carolina Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the North Carolina State Bar, the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and has been a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 2004.

Mike is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education programs. He has earned an AV-Preeminant rating, the highest rating given by Martindale-Hubbell. Mike has been recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers as a Super Lawyer in Family Law (2006-2021), by Business North Carolina magazine as one of the Legal Elite (2009- 2018) and was selected by US News and World Reports for inclusion on its list of The Best Lawyers in America in 2009-2019. In 2010, he was elected by his peers to the NC Legal Elite Hall of Fame.

MICHAEL SCHILAWSKI’S AREAS OF PRACTICE:
Equitable Distribution   |   Spousal Support and Alimony   |   Separation Agreements   |   Child Custody   |   Child Support   |   Grandparents’ and Third Party Custody/Visitation Rights   |   Assisted Reproduction Law   |   Marital Agreements   |   Family Law Appeals   |   Domestic Violence   |   Marital Torts   |   Arbitration   |   Mediation

PARALEGAL: Dana Satterfield


What Other Lawyers Say About Michael Schilawski

Michael Schilawski is skilled at facilitating settlements in cases he mediates. He seems determined to reach a settlement.”

He suggests innovative ways to resolve issues that would otherwise remain in dispute. He can draw on years of experience as a litigator and mediator to identify potential compromises.”

Michael Schilawski has the ability to relate to any client in mediation.”

All of my clients feel that he understands and empathizes with their unique situations. He makes my clients comfortable… they believe that he really, sincerely wants to help.”

We Can Help.

  • Submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please no solicitations or employment inquiries via this form.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

News

  • COVID Health Checks Now Required at Wake County Courthouse
  • How do Separation Agreements Work?
  • What does a divorce actually do? [Spoiler alert: it gets you divorced but not much else]
  • New order from the N.C. Supreme Court includes more COVID-19 changes
  • Coronavirus and Modifying Your Support Obligation

Raleigh Divorce Lawyer

Wake Family Law Group

Schilawski O’Shaughnessy Grace King & Mauney, PLLC

4350 Lassiter at North Hills Ave, Suite 360
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609

(919) 787-4040
(919) 787-4811

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
secure pay Wake Family Law Group
  • About Wake Family Law Group
  • Our Attorneys
  • Separation and Divorce Process
  • FAQs
  • Child Support Calculator
  • Professional Services
  • Other Resources
  • News
Help us keep the public and our staff safe!Courts are beginning to increase operations, but don't forget that, by order of the Chief Justice, only people with business at the courthouse will be allowed to enter. Masks or face coverings are still required.Stay up to date and learn more at: https://www.nccourts.gov/covid-19Stay safe! ... See MoreSee Less

8 hours ago  ·  

Photo

WFLG on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

WFLG cardi party! #dreamteam #friday #wflg #northhillsdivorce #playhardplayfairplaytowin ... See MoreSee Less

1 day ago  ·  

Photo

WFLG on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Co-Parenting Guide: Tips & Fundamentals for Healthy Communication After Divorce

bit.ly

At OurFamilyWizard, we understand the many challenges of parenting after divorce or separation, so we built this guide to provide useful tips that can help you be more successful in your co-parenting.

1 week ago  ·  

WFLG on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Wishing a very happy birthday to WFLG founding partner and managing partner, Helen O'Shaughnessy!You can read more about Helen at:https://wakefamilylawgroup.com/family-law-divorce-attorneys/helen-m-oshaughnessy/ ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago  ·  

Photo

WFLG on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

2 weeks ago  ·  

Photo

WFLG on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

“First African Americans on the North Carolina Bench” Exhibit Comes to Wake County Justice Center Again | North Carolina Judicial Branch

www.nccourts.gov

The exhibit features a timeline of the lives and achievements of each judge and justice from 1968-2006.

2 weeks ago  ·  

WFLG on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

As many of our hearings are remote via WebEx these days, we could not stop laughing about this Texas remote hearing fail--the cat lawyer!!!😸😸😸#wflg#northhillsdivorce#playhardplayfairplaytowin“A lawyer using Zoom had to let a judge know that he wasn’t a cat after inadvertently activating a face filter https://t.co/vChc14mjM1” ... See MoreSee Less

3 weeks ago  ·  

Video

WFLG on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

“Children thrive off predictability and routine, it is how they feel safe. When their parents are going through a divorce, it can make them fearful about what the future holds. Who will they live with? Is it their fault? These are some of the questions they may be asking themselves in the middle of the night.”#wflg#northhillsdivorce#playhardplayfairplaytowin#parenting#custody ... See MoreSee Less

Addressing Your Children's Sleep Issues During Your Divorce

www.google.com

Divorce is hard on the whole family, including kids. If your child is experiencing sleep issues during your divorce, here are some tips to address it.

3 weeks ago  ·  

WFLG on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Happy birthday Jess Mumford! Jess is the friendly voice you hear when you call the office. She manages our conference room suite and keeps us all organized, in addition to being a compassionate and kind ear for our clients. Wishing you a day as special as you are, Jess! ... See MoreSee Less

3 weeks ago  ·  

Photo

WFLG on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

#BlackHistoryMonth#wflg#northhillsdivorceFebruary is #BlackHistoryMonth and we are celebrating and highlighting people and events related to the diverse history of the North Carolina Judicial Branch and legal community! ... See MoreSee Less

4 weeks ago  ·  

Photo

WFLG on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Special guest in the office today. 🐾🦴 Meet Poppy Beard, newest WFLG family member. Poppy’s mom is board-certified family law specialist Rachel Beard#frenchbulldog#wflg#northhillsdivorce#playhardplayfairplaytowin#nclawspecialists ... See MoreSee Less

4 weeks ago  ·  

Photo

WFLG on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Great tips on conflict resolution. #wflg#nclawspecialists#northhillsdivorce#playhardplayfairplaytowinHave you ever reflected on an argument you had with your partner and just thought, “We do not get each other”? Or maybe you find yourself wondering, “Why does this matter so much to them? Why can’t they see it from my perspective?” Or even, “Why does this matter so much to me?”The latest release from the Gottman Relationship Coach, Dealing with Conflict, is here to help you uncover the answers to those questions and more.Every individual is unique, which means every relationship is an equally singular combination of dreams, opinions, viewpoints, and proclivities. Dive deep into the inner world of your relationship and gain an understanding of each other to ease communication and conflict—only on our new Gottman Connect platform. Purchase the Gottman Relationship Coach: Dealing with Conflict today and work toward “getting” each other, even in conflict: http://bit.ly/3iaoR1K ... See MoreSee Less

4 weeks ago  ·  

Photo

WFLG on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

  • Site Map
  • Disclaimer

Law Firm Web Design by Killer Creative Group