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How to Prove Adultery in a North Carolina Divorce Case?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?”   If you are getting divorced because your spouse engaged in an extramarital affair, you probably want to prove adultery in your divorce case. While North Carolina is a no-fault state for divorce, which…

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Does Cheating Affect Alimony in North Carolina Divorces?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?”   When a marriage ends because one of the spouses cheated, the parties may wonder how adultery affects alimony in their North Carolina divorce. Is the spouse who had an extramarital affair entitled to…

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How Does a Divorce From Bed and Board Affect Your Marital Rights in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?”   North Carolina’s family law allows spouses to obtain a legal separation by asking the court for what is known as a divorce from bed and board. While this type of “divorce” does not…

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Does Marital Misconduct Affect Divorce Proceedings in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?”   Although couples can obtain a no-fault divorce in North Carolina, marital misconduct may play a prominent role in divorce proceedings. Specifically, any acts that constitute marital misconduct may affect such aspects of divorce…

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‘Alienation of Affections’ in North Carolina: Sue Your Spouse’s Lover for Destroying Marriage

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?”   You might want to read this one if your husband or wife is cheating on you, or you filed for divorce because of your spouse’s infidelity. North Carolina is one of only a…

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What is Alienation of Affection?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect who gets custody?”   Being hurt by the one you love is devastating, especially when it is in the form of an extra-marital affair. If your spouse has had an affair during your marriage, he or she…

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Thinking About Divorce? Here is What You Need to Know

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m considering separating from my spouse; what actions should I refrain from doing?”   Thinking about ending a marriage can be hard. When one starts to think that he or she might want a divorce, it can be overwhelming;…

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Cheating and Divorce

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?”   As a former mayor of New York City and attorney to the President, Rudy Giuliani is no stranger to being in the press. Recently, he has made the headlines, not for his political…

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The Impact of Adultery on Divorce

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?”   The act of adultery of one or both spouses is one of the biggest reasons that couples get divorced. North Carolina is a no-fault state in regards to divorce. This means that the…

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North Carolina Court Allows Alienation of Affection Case to Move Forward

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?”   In many places, if a marriage ends due to an affair, the innocent spouse may be left with anger and hurt feelings, but will otherwise have no recourse. That is not the case…

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