Hester & Payseur, PLLC

Hester & Payseur, PLLC is a family-focused law firm located in Belmont, North Carolina, serving clients in Gaston County and surrounding counties. The firm handles matters involving family law, legal separation, divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, estates, probate, guardianships, elder law, and special needs planning. Its work is centered on helping individuals and families address complex legal concerns with realistic solutions and practical guidance during important personal and family transitions.

Hester & Payseur, PLLC approaches each matter with attention to the client’s goals, family circumstances, and long-term needs. The firm helps clients understand their rights and responsibilities, evaluate available options, and prepare for court action, settlement discussions, or planning decisions. This approach supports clear communication and steady guidance in matters that may involve emotional, financial, and legal challenges for parents, spouses, children, older adults, and families planning for the future.

Hester & Payseur, PLLC offers representation across a broad range of family and planning services. The firm assists with custody schedules, alimony, property division, separation agreements, absolute divorce, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence matters, termination of parental rights, name changes, and adoption. It also advises clients on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare powers of attorney, living wills, estate administration, probate, guardianships, and special needs trusts, giving clients integrated support for related family and estate concerns.

Hester & Payseur, PLLC is distinguished by its focus on practical solutions for sensitive family, children’s rights, elder law, and estate matters. The firm also provides parenting coordination services, and Ann Payseur is a Certified Mediator for Family Financial Cases through the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission. By combining careful preparation, family-centered advocacy, and settlement-focused guidance, Hester & Payseur, PLLC helps clients make informed decisions and move forward with greater clarity.