Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “Do I need an attorney to get a Divorce in North Carolina?” A recent article in the Huffington Post dealt with the issue of debt and divorce. Many people understand that when a couple in North Carolina files for divorce they must…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “Does adultery affect who gets custody?” Apparently it’s true what they say, dogs really are man’s best friends. And women’s best friends. Oh, and don’t forget about the cats. A recent survey of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers discovered that more…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “Are overtime, bonuses, and commissions included in calculating child support?” British tabloids were covered in articles about the final judgment in one of the country’s longest running and most contentious divorces cases. Late last week a British High Court judge issued his ruling…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “Are overtime, bonuses, and commissions included in calculating child support?” A very interesting case out of New York City showcased the importance of making accurate and complete financial disclosures during a divorce. The case dates back to a 2007 split between Stuart Strumwasser…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?” A common problem in divorce concerns what will happen to the house. One common problem that many couples discover is that if one person receives the house in the divorce and does not refinance…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “How much does it cost to get divorced, and how does the billing process work?” A recent financial disclosure form by the CEO of Best Buy reveals just how pricey divorce can sometimes be. The Chief Executive of Best Buy, Hubert Joly, announced…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?” In a bizarre case that highlights just how strange some celebrity splits can be, Black Keys guitarist Dan Auerbach and his wife have finalized their divorce. TMZ recently confirmed that the final settlement papers have been filled in…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “When do you get alimony?” A woman in Omaha is likely pretty unhappy today after a recent ruling by the Nebraska Supreme Court regarding her divorce case. The woman, Mary Kay Young, had filed suit against her former divorce attorney for $100 million,…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” A recent article in Forbes Magazine discussed how common it is for couples to have disputes when dividing marital assets. Everyone understands that there might be disagreements over mutual funds…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?” The divorce of oil tycoon Harold Hamm has already been a dramatic affair. First there were the allegations of infidelity, then came news of secret audiotapes. Now that the case appears to be winding down, the issue that…