On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Aug 25, 2020 | property division
You and your spouse have decided to part ways. Unless you have already outlined how your shared assets will be split – in the form of a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement – then there may be a lot that’s up in the air. You may have invested a lot of time and...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Aug 16, 2020 | property division
The cost of higher education is steeper than it’s ever been, and most people don’t have the funds to pay for their tuition out of pocket. Consequently, the number of Americans with student loan debt is at an all-time high: around 45 million people. In addition, the...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Jul 9, 2020 | property division
When the decision to get a divorce is made, it can often be a time of high emotion for everyone involved. This sometimes means that there is a rush to act without taking the time to consider the available options. This strategy can be particularly detrimental when...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Oct 19, 2019 | property division
Not everyone dreams of getting married one day. Maybe you’re just not the marrying type. Maybe you were a child of divorce, and you worry about what marriage could mean for your otherwise healthy relationship. Whatever your reasons, you know that marriage just isn’t...
On behalf of Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC | Jul 17, 2019 | property division
You’ve built a strong business that you’re proud of. It’s the greatest achievement of your career. But when you suddenly find yourself facing the prospect of divorce, you wonder what you stand to lose. The good news is there are factors that could help give you...
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...
