Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?” It is exceedingly rare for a case about divorce to make its way before the U.S. Supreme Court. The Supreme Court typically concerns itself with higher profile matters than wading into legal matters between…
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Philippines Moves One Step Closer To Allowing Divorce
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?” Divorce, though seldom celebrated, is a process taken for granted by many in the United States and other countries around the world. Though few people begin a marriage intending to divorce, if the time…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Forgo A Prenup
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” It is a fairly common practice in the United States to consider a prenup before marriage. This is especially true if you are rich and/or famous and have substantial assets to protect.…
Arizona Considers New Law Regarding Frozen Embryos
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Who pays for the children’s health insurance and co-pays?” It is clear that the rules surrounding the use of frozen embryos created as part of the in vitro fertilization, or IVF process are confusing. Couples often wonder whether agreements made…
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Challenge To Gay Parental Rights Case
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down an important victory for supporters of gay parental rights. How did they do that? By remaining silent. The case…
Iowa Supreme Court Resolves Case Concerning Surrogacy Contracts
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What children’s expenses are covered by child support?” The desire to have a child of your own is a powerful one for many people. Though most are able to do so easily, there are many couples who cannot. Either…
Important Changes for Divorced Couples in New North Carolina Financial Power of Attorney Law
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?” Estate planning is something that many couples fail to take seriously until it is too late. It is common for people to think they are too young or too busy or too poor to…
What happens when your spouse refuses to follow the divorce decree?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?” A recent divorce debacle playing out in the UK represents an all too common reality for some. The husband in the case, a Russian billionaire, has utterly refused to comply with any aspect of…
Pennsylvania Court Tackles Tricky Issue of Paternity
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” If I remarry, can they look at my new spouse’s income?” You might think that determining paternity these days would be a fairly simple process. There is no longer a need for lengthy trials, witness testimony and a…
Electronic Spying During Divorce Raises Tough Legal Questions
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How can an attorney help me with my Divorce or Separation in North Carolina?” Divorce has always been a difficult process. People have always been angry, hurt, scared, and sad. These emotions can lead otherwise good people to act…