On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Sep 16, 2019 | divorce
If you are facing a divorce or are no longer in a relationship with your child’s other parent, you likely have questions about the child support process in North Carolina. Either parent can request help from state Child Support Services to establish paternity,...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Aug 12, 2019 | divorce
Divorce is hard—no matter how you slice it. An important chapter of your life is closing, and whether you’re experiencing heartbreak or resentment, one thing is for certain: you’re stressed. Compared to custody battles and legal fees, stress may not seem like big...
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 | Feb 14, 2019 | divorce, Firm News
If you’ve recently gone through a divorce, Valentine’s Day can be a major downer. Turn on the TV, listen to the radio or walk into any store, and you’re immediately assaulted with romantic movies, heart-shaped balloons and a reminder to do something...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Nov 20, 2018 | divorce, Firm News
Infidelity is one of the most common factors that people cite when ending their marriages. And in this state, extramarital affairs can have serious consequences when they lead to alienation of affection claims. Currently, there are only seven states in America that...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Oct 19, 2018 | divorce, Firm News
Last week, we posted about hopelessness as a predictor of divorce. We discussed how hopeless feelings sometimes stem from unrealistic expectations in a marriage. This article seeks to prevent such feelings, by outlining ways to set—and adjust—expectations...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Oct 15, 2018 | divorce, Firm News
The cause of a marriage heading south isn’t always clear. Maybe there was a breach of trust. Perhaps it feels like the two of you have nothing in common anymore. Or you may just have a gut feeling that something feels off–disconnected–and you...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Sep 26, 2018 | divorce, Firm News
Getting married is any exciting time for any couple. You’re deeply in love, and you’re embarking on a new chapter of your lives together. It seems like you’re floating on air, and every day seems like a new adventure. In this heightened state, it may...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Sep 12, 2018 | divorce, Firm News
State laws surrounding divorce vary widely across the country, and are often open to change. Federal laws affecting divorce, on the other hand, are comparatively stable. However, there is one new federal law that stands to have a major impact on divorcing couples...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Aug 14, 2018 | divorce, Firm News
Marriage is a partnership between two individuals. No matter what how love-stricken and ready you may feel going into a marriage, life as a couple is different than life as two individuals. Most couples merge finances and assets. If there is a disparity in wealth...
