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Five Questions to Ask Your North Carolina Divorce Attorney

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Do I need an attorney to get a Divorce in North Carolina?”   Initial consultations are critically important in the early stages of the divorce process for potential clients to get the unique opportunity to ask questions and get legal…

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How to Enforce a Child Custody Order in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?”   When a court issues a child custody order, the parents must fulfill their parental obligations and comply with the order. Unfortunately, a parent may refuse to…

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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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What to Do After Being Denied Custody or Visitation in North Carolina

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect who gets custody?”   “You have been denied child custody/visitation!” is one of the worst things a parent can hear. Losing or being denied custody is never easy, but do not panic. You may still be able…

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When Can a Non-Parent or Third Party Seek Child Custody in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?”   Under North Carolina law, non-parents and third parties can seek custody of a minor child. N.C.G.S. § 50-13.1 reads that a proceeding for child custody can…

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Termination of Parental Rights in North Carolina: How and When Does It Happen?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?”   It is not uncommon for a divorced parent to petition a North Carolina court to terminate the parental rights of their former spouse. However, many people…

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Four Types of North Carolina Child Custody Explained

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?” https://youtu.be/Li7s3lKCflA   If you are in the middle of a divorce or are contemplating a divorce in North Carolina, you may be wondering about the different types of child custody.…

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How to Get a North Carolina Divorce After a Short Marriage?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?”   If your marriage lasted less than a year, you might be wondering how to get a divorce in North Carolina. If you want to divorce, it is important to consult with…

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What Happens if Divorced Parents Disagree on Vaccination?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Who pays for the children’s health insurance and co-pays?”   Vaccination is a tricky subject, especially when one parent wants to vaccinate their child while the other parent refuses to. When divorced parents cannot find common ground on the issue…

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How to Prove Adultery in a North Carolina Divorce Case?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?”   If you are getting divorced because your spouse engaged in an extramarital affair, you probably want to prove adultery in your divorce case. While North Carolina is a no-fault state for divorce, which…

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