Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?” Divorce is tough for almost everyone, but the Stephensons are having a particularly long and tumultuous time of it—with an emphasis on long. The multimillionaire founder of private hospital…
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Court says herpes is reason enough to divorce
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?” Everyone knows there are lots of reasons why a marriage might come to an end. Money problems, infidelity, health issues, disagreements about how to raise the kids, career stress, you name it. Though…
Are juries used in divorce trials?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?” For those only passingly familiar with the judicial system, it can be confusing to understand the process of a family law case. You may have heard that everyone has a right to a trial…
Should I Get a Religious Annulment?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?” Note: This blog discusses the procedure and effects of a religious annulment, and how it differs from a legal annulment. Because the Catholic Church is by far the most common institution to provide/necessitate religious…
Newspapers Try And Fail To Get Trump’s Divorce Records Unsealed
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I keep my Kids from seeing the other parent?” As the number of days remaining until the election continues to dwindle, the media has been eagerly uncovering every bit of information it can get its hands on concerning…
When it comes to prenups, let ‘Brangelina’ be an example
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?” Though initial reports indicated that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie did not have a prenuptial agreement, that appears to have…
The Implications of the Brangelina Split
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?” Over the weekend, news broke that “Brangelina”, the portmanteau for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s relationship, has come to an end. The news came as a shock to many given the…
Can A Person Be Too Incompetent To Divorce?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” We’ve all heard that there are restrictions on marriage. For instance, those who are closely related may not be able to legally married, same with young people under a certain age. Another…
Divorce May Breed Defamation, But Is It Worth Trying to Sue Over It?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can any attorney help me with my family law needs in North Carolina?” The process of divorce is inarguably one of the most stress-inducing times of a person’s life. Hurt feelings, finger-pointing and angry words are almost inevitable in…
Divorce Filings Spike After Vacation
Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How Can I protect myself from my spouses spending habits?” Most people spend all year looking forward to vacation. It’s a time to relax, unwind and enjoy the company of loved ones. Vacations would also seem to be a perfect opportunity…