On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Jun 19, 2019 | property division
Going through a divorce can be an extremely challenging time. To make matters worse, you and your ex will also have to find a way to split up your treasured collectibles. Placing a value on assets such as homes and cars may be simple, but the emotional attachment can...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Mar 19, 2019 | Firm News, property division
The United States military provides plenty of living assistance for its members and their families. Whether your family lives on the base or off it, you are probably receiving some help from the government for your rent and expenses. When your family goes through a...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Nov 21, 2018 | Firm News, property division
A new trend among millennials is to sign prenuptial agreements before marriage. In fact, the number of prenuptial agreements has increased over five times in the past 20 years. According to a survey by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, over 60 percent of...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Nov 6, 2018 | Firm News, property division
Not all married couples want to have children in their 20s. There are many personal and professional reasons that a couple may opt to start a family later in life. In such cases, couples are increasingly turning to embryo cryopreservation—i.e., the freezing of a...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Nov 2, 2018 | Firm News, property division
In a previous post, we discussed the trend in some states of treating pets as children in a divorce—and establishing custody arrangements accordingly. However, in most states—including North Carolina—pets are still considered marital property, which...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Oct 5, 2018 | Firm News, property division
Traditionally, establishing a joint bank account with your spouse when you get married has been seen as a sign of trust. Conversely, drafting a prenuptial agreement with your betrothed has typically been viewed as a lack of confidence in the relationship. However,...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Sep 21, 2018 | Firm News, property division
We recently posted an article on the implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on alimony—and how this change in the law may affect divorcing couples. Starting in 2019, the considerable tax break that alimony payers previously enjoyed will be repealed. Alimony...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Jan 25, 2018 | Firm News, property division
The millennial generation—the subset of the population born between 1981 and 1997—is approaching marriage differently than in previous generations. It’s preparing for the possibility of divorce. Recent years have seen a spike in prenuptial agreements...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Jan 16, 2018 | Firm News, property division
You’ve probably heard of a prenuptial agreement—a contract a couple makes prior to wedding that defines the way in which property will be distributed in the event of a divorce. Many people have preconceived notions about such an agreement, believing it...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Jan 5, 2018 | Firm News, property division
In a previous post, we talked about the requirements of receiving equitable distribution in your divorce. One factor that can help you avoid equitable distribution in North Carolina is if you and your spouse have a valid property agreement in place. A property...
