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Category: Adoption
- Adopting Older Children – What You Need to Know
- What Steps are Involved in an International Adoption?
- What is the Single Parent Adoption Process in North Carolina?
- National Adoption Month
- Adoption Tax Credits
- Attorney Ronald D. Payne II Selected to 2019 Rising Stars for North Carolina Family Law
- Adoption Basics in North Carolina
Category: Blog
- Letters of Testamentary: What Every Executor Should Know
- Do I Have to Get My Will Notarized in North Carolina?
- Who You Should Never Name as a Beneficiary in Your Estate Plan
- 5 Things an Executor Absolutely Can NOT Do
- Guide to Contesting a Will in NC
- 5 Brilliant Ways to Avoid Probate in North Carolina
- The Clock’s Ticking…How Long Do You Have to File Probate After Death?
- The Biggest Mistake Parents Make When Setting Up a Trust Fund & How to Avoid It
- How Much Does an Estate Have to Be Worth to Go to Probate? Understanding Probate
- Revocable Trusts vs. Irrevocable Trusts: Understanding the Differences
- Your Estate Planning Checklist: The Legal Documents You Need
- The Worst Age For Divorce For Children
- An Executor’s Timeline: How Long Does an Executor Have to Pay the Beneficiaries?
- Understanding Retroactive Child Support Payments: What You Need to Know
- If I Have Sole Custody, Do I Have to Allow Visitation? Exploring Parental Rights and Responsibilities
- Trusts vs. Wills – Which One is Right?
- Navigating Child Custody Schedules: Ensuring Stability and Balance
- 7 Surprising Reasons Why a Judge Will Change Custody Arrangements
Category: Criminal Defense
- TRAFFIC TICKETS: IMPROPER EQUIPMENT VS. PJC
Category: Current Events
- Abortion and the End of Roe v. Wade – Part II
- Abortion and the End of Roe v. Wade – Part I
Category: Education
- A Prayer for Our Teachers
- Holding your composure when it counts – Super Bowl style
- 3 Tips for Representing Yourself in a Family Law Case
Category: Estate Planning
- 3 Tips to Help Prepare for a Probate Consult
- APL opening a second location in Winston-Salem for Real Estate Closings & Estate Planning
- How to Find an Estate Planning Lawyer
- What is an Estate in Probate?
- Estate Planning for Parents: Prep Mom and Dad for Tomorrow
- Notes for Newlyweds: How to Best Discuss Your Estate Plan
- How to Prepare for an Estate Planning Meeting
- Essential Estate Planning Questions You Should Ask An Attorney
- Estate Planning Costs: What’s Included & Average Costs
- Everything You Need to Know About a Health Care Power of Attorney
- Why it’s Important to Have A Living Will
- The Basics of A Will: The What, Why, and Who
- The Role of a Power of Attorney in Your Estate Planning
- Do I need a Living Will?
Category: Family
- 3 Things Parents Need to Tell Their Children About Their Final Wishes
- Key Questions to Ask Your Parents About Their Estate
- LLC Annual Reports Are DUE!
- What Happens If You Miss the LLC Annual Report Deadline?
- Understanding Winning Percentage & Family Lawyers
- 7 Tips for Successful Co-parenting After Child Custody
- 3 Reasons to Set Up an LLC in North Carolina
- Understanding the Best Interests of the Child in Custody Cases
- Legal Custody Vs. Physical Custody: Understanding the Difference
- Where Did All the Money Go? Understanding Child Support Payments
- Where Is My Child? Understanding the Rights of Parents
- 5 Things NOT to Do as a Small Business Owner
- Quiz: Is Divorce the Right Choice for You?
- The 3 Types of Gifts in a Will: Understanding Estate Planning
- When Do I Need to Update My Estate Plan? A Comprehensive Guide
- What Is the Difference Between a Health Care and Durable Power of Attorney?
- Do I Need a Will and a Trust?
- Why Should I Have a Trust for My Kids?
- Will My Child Have to Testify in Court in NC?
- When Can I Modify Child Support in NC?
- How Long Do Child Custody Cases Take in NC?
- Does North Carolina Favor Mothers in Custody Cases?
- Do Grandparents Have Custody or Visitation Rights in North Carolina?
- Can a Parent Withhold Visitation?
- Who Pays Child Support With Joint Custody?
- Who Gets Sole Custody in North Carolina?
- What Is the Default Child Custody Arrangement in North Carolina?
- Do I Need a Written Agreement to Be “Legally Separated” in North Carolina?
- How Long Does Probate Take in North Carolina?
- 7 Stages of a Dying Marriage: How to Tell If Your Marriage Is Beyond Repair
- What the Heck Do These Words Mean? Probate Part 2
- What the Heck Do These Words Mean? Probate Part 1
- How Long Do I Have to Become the Executor?
- What Is Probate?
- 5 Things NOT to Do in Your Child Custody Hearing
- 5 Things NOT to Do During a Child Custody Case
- 3 Tips for Your Estate Planning Consult
- Summer Vacation & Divorce
- 3 Tips for a Family Law Consult
- Co-Parenting With a Narcissist? 6 Boundaries You Need to Set Right Now
- Process to Obtain Emergency Relief Pending Hearing on Domestic Violence Protective Order – Part III
- Overview of Hearing Process to Obtain a Domestic Violence Protective Order – Part II
- Overview of Civil and Domestic Violence Protective Orders – Part I
- How Can a Marriage Be Legally Dissolved in NC?
- When Does a Court Care if I Cheated?
- Divorce Complications
- NC: Annulment or Divorce?
- Modifying Child Custody Orders
- Back to School Custody Concerns
- How to Handle Shared Custody When the Unexpected Strikes
- Child Custody: Is a Verbal Agreement Enough?
- Child Custody: Is a Verbal Agreement Enough?
- The First Steps After Divorce
- Practicing Gratitude
- Why Do I Need a Prenup? Protecting Yourself and Your Marriage
- Sparking Joy, My Way
- North Carolina’s “Raise the Age” Law: Changes Are Coming!
- 5 Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Family Lawyer
- Legal Separation & Separation Agreements
- Emergency Custody: When Can I Get It (or When Can I Not)?
- 4 Years and Counting (and a surprise announcement!)
- New Revenge Posting Law: What you need to know
- Grandparent Custody and Visitation Rights 101: What are they, and do I have them?
- Can I Get a Divorce?
- 3 Things Kids Want Parents to Know During Their Divorce
Category: Firm Announcements
- Learn more About Ron Payne, 2021 Super Lawyers Award Winner in Family Law
- APL Welcomes New Support Staff to the Team!
Category: General
- West Virginia Pepperoni Rolls
- 20 Songs to Boost Your Mood
- Our New Blog!
Category: Juvenile
Category: Legal Consultation
Category: Legal Education
Category: Newsletter
- Wills: They’re great, but why a Trust is better!
- What Happens If I Don’t Have a Will?
- Wills: Why You NEED to Have a Will
Category: Personal Growth
Category: Pro Se
Category: Professional Lawyers
Category: Real Estate
- 5 Helpful Frequently Asked Questions From First Time Home Buyers
Category: Recipes
- Cinnamon Roll Cake
- Home Made Instant Pot Yogurt
Category: Staff Blogs
- Great Family Weekend Getaway
Category: Traffic Tickets
- Three Noteworthy Reasons Why You Should Positively Hire a Lawyer for Your Speeding Ticket
Category: Trusted Law Agency
Category: Uncategorized
- I Violated My Probation: Now What?
- What is Probation?
- Help! My Child Was Charged With A Crime!

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