Shannon Hurley

J.D. · North Carolina Central University School of Law

Shannon Hurley is a member of the North Carolina State Bar and has been practicing family law since 2004. She has represented clients in domestic violence, child custody and divorce cases, and has served as a guardian ad litem for children in child custody and domestic violence cases.  She has also led clinics teaching people how to file for divorce and child custody.  Shannon has volunteered extensively with local and state Bar organizations, as well as with other community non-profit organizations.

Before practicing law, Shannon was a social worker in child welfare and mental health. Shannon received a Bachelor of Social Work from Appalachian State University and a Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Articles by Shannon Hurley

Imputing Income for Child Support in Colorado
Learn how judges in Colorado impute income to unemployed or underemployed parents when calculating child support.
The Basics of Annulment in Montana
Like a divorce, a civil annulment is a court procedure that dissolves, or ends, a marriage. Learn about the effects of annulment and how to get one in Montana.
The Basics of Annulment in Mississippi
Find out how the annulment process works in Mississippi and what happens when a marriage is annulled.
The Basics of Annulment in Missouri
Wondering if you can get an annulment? Learn about the grounds for an annulment and how to get one in Missouri.
The Basics of Annulment in Michigan
Like a divorce, a civil annulment is a court procedure that dissolves, or ends, a marriage. Learn about the effects of annulment and whether you can get one in Michigan.
The Basics of Annulment in North Carolina
Annulments in North Carolina are rare and only apply in specific, legally defined situations. While some believe it's a simpler option than divorce, the legal process is complex and requires strong proof.