On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Apr 2, 2018 | blog, Firm News
Like most other states, North Carolina calculates child support based on a set of standard guidelines. The guidelines spell out how parents will share the cost of raising their children when they no longer live together. This means the guidelines apply equally to...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Mar 29, 2018 | blog, Firm News
Financial conflict plays a role in the demise of many marriages. Hidden financial assets or “financial infidelity” can wreak havoc on a relationship. Financial infidelity refers to when a partner hides assets or has a secret bank account or credit card....
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Feb 27, 2018 | blog, Firm News
Infidelity is often given as a reason for getting divorced. As it turns out, infidelity is not limited to the bedroom. A recent survey finds that many people consider financial infidelity to be just as serious as physical or emotional adultery. Thirty-one percent of...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Jan 14, 2018 | blog, Firm News
With the rise in the popularity of social media come the inevitable issues that stem from its common use as a form of communication. Divorce is not exempt from the influence of Facebook, Twitter or Instagram whether used to vent about a relationship or document...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Dec 8, 2017 | blog, Firm News
Raising children involves keeping them busy and managing their day-to-day schedules. Whether this includes multiple extracurricular activities, school events or medical appointments, a family calendar can help. A family calendar and communication system is especially...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Nov 19, 2017 | blog, Firm News
Betsy and Steve* lived in a nice, upper middle class home. Betsy was an emergency room nurse and Steve worked in a mattress factory. They had one child. They both worked odd hours. Steve frequently worked overtime. Sometimes he was gone 15 to 18 hour days. Even with...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Oct 11, 2017 | blog, Firm News
Every company should have an employee handbook. These handbooks lay out the expectations of both the employee and the employer. Many states, employers and employees view the handbook as a contract. And it can be if it is written in such a way to guarantee an employee...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Sep 10, 2017 | blog, Firm News
Last week the North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of laws that a local man used when he sued a Winston-Salem doctor. The man, Marc Malecek, sued Dr. Derek Williams. Malecek claims in court documents that the doctor had a sexual relationship...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Aug 17, 2017 | blog, Firm News
Once you’ve made the decision to divorce there are more decisions to be made. One of these decisions is property, or “Who gets what.” Â Many people mistakenly believe that their personal collections are theirs to keep, no matter what. But is this...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Jul 7, 2017 | blog, Firm News
After divorce, you — like many other North Carolina residents — may hope to avoid seeing your ex as often as possible. However, as parents, the two of you will likely need to continue your interactions in order to ensure that you adhere to custody...
