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What is Marital Separation in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Do I have to be living separately to meet with a lawyer about divorce?”   Going through a separation and divorce can be a painful time in your life. Once you and your spouse decide to end your marriage, the…

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Separation vs. Divorce in North Carolina

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How can an attorney help me with my Divorce or Separation in North Carolina?”   When two people decide to get married, there is often a “honeymoon period” that extends past the actual honeymoon trip. This period of new married…

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What is a Separation Agreement, and Why Would You Need One?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How can an attorney help me with my Divorce or Separation in North Carolina?”   Whether you are in a married couple or a civil partnership, situations might occur when you and your partner decide to separate from one another.…

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Can Spouses Reconcile After Separation in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m considering separating from my spouse; what actions should I refrain from doing?”   It is not uncommon for spouses who become “legally separated” to reconcile instead of filing for divorce. Under North Carolina law, a couple must be…

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What is the Difference Between a Consent Order and a Separation Agreement in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How can an attorney help me with my Divorce or Separation in North Carolina?”   If you are contemplating a divorce in North Carolina, you may be considering your options to resolve your disputes with the spouse. Often, couples think…

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Can You Date While Separated in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m considering separating from my spouse; what actions should I refrain from doing?”   When you told your friends about your plans to seek a divorce, you may have heard from them something along the lines of, “There are…

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Are Separation Agreements Mandatory in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?”   If you are considering a legal separation in Charlotte or other parts of North Carolina, you probably have many questions on your mind. The most reasonable questions to ask…

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Things to Consider During Separation or Divorce in North Carolina

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold 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?”   The process of getting a divorce in North Carolina can be confusing. Not only are…

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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…

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California Passes Law Redefining “Separate and Apart”

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I keep my Kids from seeing the other parent?”   Divorce often comes with new burdens, many of them financial. In addition to the cost of dividing your assets, paying attorneys and adjusting to a budget based on only…

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