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Family Law, Estate Planning, and Adoption Attorneys.

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WINSTON SALEM, KERNERSVILLE, GREENSBORO, HIGH POINT & THE SURROUNDING AREAS
FAMILY LAW
Divorce
We take the pain out of divorce by handling everything from separation agreements to equitable distribution of property and assets.
Custody
Child custody cases are complex and emotional, so we work to make cases involving biological children, step-parent rights, and grandparent rights go as smoothly as possible.
Support
A divorce can throw a wrench in your finances, but we can help get you back on track with spousal support (post separation support), alimony, and child support.
Other Family Law
Other family law issues that we focus on include adoption, domestic violence cases, emancipation, termination of parental rights, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements.
Mediation
Mr. Apple is a certified mediator and can serve as a mediator for your case. Mr. Apple primarily accepts mediations in Forsyth and Rockingham counties.
ESTATE PLANNING
Wills
Whether it's a simple will leaving everything to your spouse and/or kids, or a complex will with multiple requests with a trust, we can help make sure your estate is prepared the way you want. Need one on short notice? We will be glad to accommodate that too!
Trusts
Want to protect your family's inheritance, or protect yourself from a medicare/medicaid spend down? We can help protect your valuable assets, including insurance proceeds and investments with a trust.
Power of Attorney
Whether it's a durable power of attorney, power of attorney for childcare, a limited power of attorney, or a health care power of attorney, we have you covered!
Living Will/DNR
For those who have had to watch a loved one suffer, or have specific requests about being end-of-life support, we can help prepare a North Carolina Living Will (also commonly referred to as a DNR, or Do Not Resuscitate), so you don't suffer, and loved ones will know exactly what your wishes are.
OTHER AREAS OF PRACTICE
Business Advising
Setting up a new business, looking over contracts, guiding you through client disputes, and drafting agreements are just a few of the ways Apple Payne Law has your business covered. Whether it is a one-time need or a regular, ongoing service you need, we are here to help!
Traffic
Running late to work? License expired? Forget to get your tags renewed? Whether it is that, or any other motor vehicle violation, we can help you minimize its impact on your driving record AND your insurance.
Education Law
Fighting improper or excessive discipline in schools, especially as it involves students with IEP (Individualized Education Program) needs, learning disabilities, physical or mental impairments and/or other impairments. We represent both students and teachers in disputes.
Landlord Tenant
Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, Apple Payne Law has the knowledge to help you make your situation right. Evicting a non-paying tenant, or suiting a landlord for failure to maintain a unit in accordance with state law, we have experienced counsel ready to help!
PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES




Apple Payne Law, PLLC is a law firm dedicated to quality, personal and professional legal services in and around the Piedmont Triad. Our law firm focuses on family law, estate planning, business, & traffic law, which includes divorce, spousal support, child custody, adoptions, and domestic violence cases; estate planning, including trusts, wills, power of attorney, health care power of attorney and living wills; business advising, setup, review, contracts; as well as all traffic issues (speeding, seat belt infractions, stop sign infractions, moving violations, driving without a license, and more).
We are focused on providing detail-oriented, professional legal services primarily in and around the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina. While we are focused on primarily serving clients in Forsyth and Alamance counties, we are willing to serve clients from Alamance County all the way to the mountains of Boone, NC. We have represented clients in Watauga, Avery, Ashe, Surry, Stokes, Wilkes, Alexander, Catawba, Caldwell, Iredell, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Alamance, Rockingham, Rowan, Davidson, Chatham and Harnett counties.
Our firm is flexible with our clients to meet their legal needs. We also never close a file until the finished product meets the client’s expectations. We come from hard-working backgrounds and will work our hardest to help you get a satisfactory resolution in your case.
OUR CARING & PROFESSIONAL TEAM

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Legal Assistant

Ellen Stone
Office Manager

Ellen Stone
Office Manager
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