On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Jul 10, 2020 | child custody & parenting plans
You and your partner have decided to go separate ways, but your stepchildren still need you. Do you have any rights after the divorce? There are no longer ties between the family trees of you and your stepchildren, and adoption may not have been a possibility. This...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Apr 30, 2020 | child custody & parenting plans
While the current pandemic forces most families to stay at home, it can create anxious or contentious circumstances for some when it comes to following provisions outlined in a child custody arrangement. Under Gov. Roy Cooper’s March 27 executive order, North...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Feb 28, 2020 | child custody & parenting plans
Raising a child after divorce isn’t easy, and a big part of that could be footing the bill. Even though child support can help you fill those financial needs, fast-growing kids can quickly outpace the amount the court orders. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Dec 10, 2019 | child custody & parenting plans
As parents, divorce means making crucial decisions that will impact your children. Because you and your ex no longer live together, you have to figure out how your children will spend time with both of you. This is often a difficult process. But it is best for...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Nov 21, 2019 | child custody & parenting plans
The first year after a divorce can be especially painful – particularly during the holiday season. You may be feeling alone and emotionally fragile. You may be harboring resentment towards your ex – and want to use your kids against him. However, it’s important to...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Oct 28, 2019 | child custody & parenting plans
Resolving child custody issues and having a custody order in place can be a relief to parents. These orders set the rules for parents and provide the framework for a new normal. However, things change and a custody order that was appropriate at one point may no longer...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Oct 23, 2019 | child custody & parenting plans
Divorce can be hard on all parties involved. Even if the process is civil, stress and tension are inevitable. But it can be even more complicated when you’re in the military. Deployment and relocation are common expectancies when you’re a member of the military. When...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Jul 19, 2019 | child custody & parenting plans, divorce
What does adulthood look like? Ask a child, and that child might tell you that adulthood is getting older, getting a job, getting married and having children. But neither adulthood nor life are ever so simple as children may perceive them. Many couples marry with the...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Jun 27, 2019 | child custody & parenting plans
There are many difficult aspects of going through a divorce. Even if for the best, a separation marks a significant change in not only your life, but the lives of your family members. Naturally, one of the biggest worries is the children. Amid the conversations about...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Jun 5, 2019 | child custody & parenting plans
In North Carolina, it can be difficult for grandparents to see their grandchildren after major family conflicts. As we’ve discussed in the past, both parents need to be unfit for grandparents to gain custody of their children, but simply retaining visitation rights...
