Your representation matters.
Legal support for queer, nontraditional, and modern families.
We believe every family deserves legal representation that sees them fully and treats them with care.
Whether you’re planning for the future, navigating a separation, or protecting yourself or your children, we’re here with clarity, compassion, and experience.
Whole Family Legal Services
Custody & Parenting Agreements
Simple agreements or complex litigation.
Divorce & Separation
Support through one of life’s hardest transitions.
Estate Planning
Wills, living wills, advance directives, and powers of attorney.
Equitable Distribution
Fair division of property and assets.
Domestic Violence Protection Orders
Compassionate, urgent legal response.
Family Planning
Adoption, name changes, prenuptial agreements, sperm donor contracts, and more.
What Our Clients Say
“Madison was fantastic and worth every penny! She and the office were easy to reach and prompt to respond. They answered all my questions. She listened to my concerns & goals, and then clearly explained options moving forward. 100% recommended!”
- R.Bryant
“Madison Root is awesome!”
-Elizabeth Tuck
“Madison is a great trial lawyer. Very knowledgeable, thorough, organized and really quick thinking as testimony is given. Nothing gets past her. It’s apparent that she cares about her clients and wants to do her best.”
-Garry Wilkening
“[Attorney Root] was extremely knowledgeable in equitable distribution of marital property and divorce. She was able to get a settlement agreement in mediation, without having to go to court. She was easy to work with and always available for questions. I would, 100%, recommend her for legal matters.”
-Tonya Gray
Here for you when you’re ready.
Madison Root (they/she) is a family law attorney and proud member of the Asheville community. Madison brings both legal expertise and lived understanding to every client they serve.
As an out member of the Queer community and a person with a nontraditional family herself, Madison is the first choice for nontraditional and queer families needing legal services for family planning, adoption, marital contracts, divorce, equitable distribution, custody, name changes, and estate planning in Buncombe County.
You can schedule a consultation when you’re ready.
Lavender Root Legal is here to support you and your family.
Resources For All
We believe knowledge is power.
Our Resources page connects you to pro se forms, local rules, community support services, and LGBTQIA+ organizations in Buncombe County and beyond.