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 | 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 | 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...
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...
