Patti Doub Dobbins, Child Custody Attorney in Winston Salem, North Carolina

Patti concentrates on child custody, divorce, general, real estate, and wills. Each area below outlines the kind of case Patti handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Child Custody

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• Divorce

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• General

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• Real Estate

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• Wills

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Patti's primary office is at 3350 Valley Rd., Winston-Salem, NC, 27106. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new child custody attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Patti usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Patti discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in child custody practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Patti for a child custody case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Patti walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Patti offer a free consultation?

  Patti charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Patti's office. Some child custody attorneys offer free consults — check Patti's current terms during booking.

• How long do child custody cases in North Carolina typically take?

  Simple child custody matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Patti gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Patti take my case if I'm outside Winston Salem?

  Patti is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Patti will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Patti?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Patti will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Patti accepting new child custody clients right now?

  Patti's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.