Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?” Apparently, the COVID-19 pandemic and its stay-at-home orders throughout the country have wreaked havoc on marriages. Or at least that is what a new analysis of court filings in Charlotte, North…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect who gets custody?” A partner’s addiction or problem with alcohol or drugs can put a significant strain on your relationship. In fact, addiction issues are one of the most common reasons for divorce. When marriage involves…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?” While some divorced and separated parents can agree on various issues surrounding child custody, many couples struggle with finding middle ground. When parents cannot reach a consensus regarding custody…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m considering separating from my spouse; what actions should I refrain from doing?” While marriage counselors almost unanimously agree that trust issues can destroy a relationship, many married individuals cannot simply overcome mistrust. When trust issues enter the…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?” If you are a foreigner married to a citizen of the United States, you may wonder whether divorce would affect your immigration status or green card. Will your North…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” In recent years, an increasing number of couples have opted for mediation and other alternative means of dispute resolution. While North Carolina courts recognize agreements regarding…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How does custody work if one parent moves internationally?” Relocating following a divorce is always a tough decision. However, moving out of state or country with a child or children after a divorce is even more difficult and complicated…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?” When parents get divorced or separated, the court issues a child custody order that puts the custody arrangement in writing. However, child custody orders are not necessarily permanent. In…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What rules are there for Father’s Right in NC?” North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed the Uniform Collaborative Law Act – also known as HB 32 – into law on July 1, 2020. The new law enacted the Uniform…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How much does it cost to get divorced, and how does the billing process work?” If you are going through a divorce in North Carolina, you are probably wondering how much the process will cost. According to a 2020…