Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” When two people fall in love and decide to get married, their vision of the future often consists of a life filled with happiness and the enjoyment of each other’s company until old age.…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” Many couples cannot agree on alimony and post-separation support when getting divorced. Since spousal maintenance is such a contentious matter for many, you need to understand how alimony and post-separation support are calculated in…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” Yes, you can request alimony, also known as spousal support in North Carolina, during and after the divorce proceedings. However, when seeking spousal support while your divorce is pending, you must prove your need…
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…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” If your marriage is headed for divorce, there is little you can do to avoid an alimony award. However, judges in North Carolina do not automatically order alimony in every divorce case. Even if…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is the amount of child support decided in North Carolina?” As of March 30, North Carolina has over 1,300 confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease, while at least six people died from COVID-19 in the state, including one…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Who pays for the children’s health insurance and co-pays?” Taxes should be considered when dealing with any family law-related issues such as alimony, child support, or equitable distribution. Getting divorced in 2020 can cause many tax surprising consequences. Forewarned…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” To put it another way, can men ask for alimony in North Carolina? Alimony is believed to be a gender-neutral aspect of divorce, so how come so few men get spousal support in our…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I get the judge to order my spouse to pay my attorney’s fees in a property division case?” A story of a woman who divorced her husband and found love with her wedding DJ can inspire many who…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” Every divorce and family law case is different because every family is different. There are different family dynamics, marital assets, and child custody disputes. While the specific facts of each case are…