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...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Mar 4, 2019 | child custody & parenting plans, Firm News
In a world of viral videos, online influencers and virtual reality, it is pretty much impossible to avoid modern technology in your everyday life. If you are divorced or in the process of a divorce, you must consider how social media and digital communication can...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Jan 21, 2019 | child custody & parenting plans, Firm News
The partial government shutdown has been in effect for nearly a month now. More than 800,000 federal employees—not to mention many other government contractors—have been attempting the impossible: to survive without pay for an indefinite amount of time....
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Jan 15, 2019 | child custody & parenting plans, Firm News
Divorced fathers who share custody of their children have a lot to balance when it comes to co-parenting and sharing time. This is especially difficult when your children are school-aged. If your new home after your divorce is further from your children’s school...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Dec 20, 2018 | child custody & parenting plans, Firm News
Christmas following a divorce can be an extremely difficult time for co-parents. Each parent wants to create positive holiday memories with their children-and they may be tempted to over-indulge them in the process. However, thoughtless actions or malicious feelings...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Nov 22, 2018 | child custody & parenting plans, Firm News
Thanksgiving a joyful time of year for many families. However, if your marriage has just come to an end, this time of year can be lonely—and a painful reminder of everything you’ve lost. For your own sake—and for the sake of your...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Aug 31, 2018 | child custody & parenting plans, Firm News
Keeping up with children is hard. With kids now returning to school, knowing what supplies to buy and what fashion statements to avoid is a challenge for every parent. When a family has divorced, there are extra challenges looming. Co-parents need to agree on budget,...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Aug 29, 2018 | child custody & parenting plans, Firm News
A divorce is hard on everyone involved. Even in the most problematic relationships where two spouses cannot wait to be legally divorced, the legal process adds unique stress. While adults and children both suffer, adults have a better grip on the situation and tend to...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Jul 26, 2018 | child custody & parenting plans, Firm News
When a married couple has a child together, the parental rights are pretty cut and dried. But what happens when an unmarried couple has a child? The laws for such a circumstance vary from state to state. In today’s post, we discuss a few important considerations...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Jul 19, 2018 | child custody & parenting plans, Firm News
No one hopes for a divorce. If you’re facing this reality, you’re probably not happy about it. Even if your rational mind realizes it’s best for you and your partner to be apart, you may still be grieving the end of a meaningful relationship. And if...
