Krista Stallard & Carolyn Bellof

Krista has been practicing law for more than fifteen years, helping families navigate what are often the most difficult times in their lives. Krista has an in-depth knowledge of the laws related to separation, divorce, custody, child support, alimony, and property distribution, and her primary focus is to achieve the best possible result for her clients in their legal case. She prioritizes understanding a client’s needs and goals to tailor a legal strategy accordingly. Krista is committed to keeping her clients informed throughout the legal process and discussing potential outcomes openly. 

Whenever possible, Krista encourages collaborative solutions. She is trained in the practice of collaborative divorce and is an NCDRC certified family financial mediator. However, when litigation becomes necessary, our experienced team is ready, willing, and able to litigate matters in the courts. 

While not a native Charlottean, Krista has called the Carolinas home for over 30 years. Following graduation from Penn State University, Krista lived briefly in Cincinnati before moving to the Charlotte area. She worked at one of the city’s banks for several years before embarking upon a legal career. While attending law school, Krista worked as a research assistant for the school’s Director of Legal Writing and spent time as an educator in the Mecklenburg County Family Court Self Serve Center. Krista also completed an externship with Moore & Van Allen during this time. She was a member of the Law Review, Order of the Crown, and Order of the Scribe and graduated 5th in her class, magna cum laude. Following graduation, Krista conducted legal research for a consulting company and practiced for a few years at a firm in Matthews before deciding to open her own firm. 

In her spare time, Krista enjoys hiking, snow skiing, and watching her husband and son play ice hockey. 

Krista also handles name changes, stepparent adoptions, and probate/estate administration matters.