Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Does adultery affect my divorce case?” Have you ever thought about paying a partner for their fidelity? A recent case tells the tale of a couple who tried to contract for just that. It ends…
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Sugar daddies and babies seek arrangements outside of marriage in growing numbers
Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What does uncontested divorce mean?” As same-sex couples in the Tar Heel State and elsewhere fight in courts and legislatures for the right to marry, other people have been seeking “mutually beneficial” relationships short of marriage.…
New reality show contestants flip the script, skip dating
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question ” I’m not getting along with my husband. We’ve been married two weeks and it was a mistake. Can’t I just get an annulment?” Dating, courtship, friendship, getting to know someone—whatever you call it—it’s nothing new.…
The Impact of Divorce on Caregiving in North Carolina
A reality that many families are only beginning to face is the effect that divorce can have later in life on caregiving, especially for adult children and stepchildren. Taking care of older parents is hard enough; the only thing harder is having multiple sets of parents to watch after. This…
Cohabitating North Carolina Couples Not More at Risk for Divorce
According to a recent article in the Christian Science Monitor, nearly half of all first marriages break up within 20 years. Some people attempt to beat the odds by testing out their relationship by living together prior to marriage. But does that actual help things or only speed along the…
Use Caution in Post-Divorce Dating
According to a recent article appearing on Yahoo.com, people emerging from a divorce may not find much luck in the dating department immediately thereafter. Though for some who had to go years without any new romance this is not only normal, it’s also healthier than a rebound relationship. New York…
Some States Try to Slow Down Divorce Process
If you want a divorce in Colorado, you might have to wait a bit longer than before. A new bill is heading to the state legislature for approval that seeks to add even more steps to the already complicated divorce process. State Senator Kevin Lundberg is the primary backer of…
Young Couples Avoid Marriage like the Plague
According to a recent report on FoxNews.com, with the share of married adults at an all-time low in the United States, new research by demographers and social scientists at Cornell and the University of Central Oklahoma offers clues about what’s holding back young couples from taking the plunge into marriage.…
Baby Boomers in North Carolina Increasingly Decide to Call It Quits
According to a recent report by the AARP, while the overall divorce rate in the U.S. has declined, divorce among those between the ages of 50 and 64 has spiked. What was once an oddity has now become commonplace. “Historically we thought, ‘Older people, they don’t get divorced,'” said Susan…
Charlotte Divorce Lawyer Blog Reviews Reasons to Get or Stay Married
According to Time Magazine, there are five reasons why 2011 may be the year to either get married or make your marriage work, particularly if you are interested in improving your life. Contact us online or call 704.370.2828 to talk to a Charlotte divorce lawyer.