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Jesse Jackson Jr. Serves Imprisoned Wife with Divorce Papers; Case Proceeds

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?”   Of all the things that can cause a marriage to sour, the former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.’s 25-year marriage to his wife Sandi Jackson had survived many of the big ones. They had lived…

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Deals Setback To Grandparents

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?”   If you’re a grandparent interested in maintaining a close relationship with your grandchildren, divorce might seem like bad news. Unfortunately, when some couples divorce, the amount of time the…

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Brad Pitt’s Emergency Request to Seal Records in His Child Custody Case with Angelina Jolie Denied

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?”   There is nothing quite like a divorce case to air a couple’s dirty laundry, whether it is on an individual or collective basis for the parties…

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Illinois Implements New Rules To Simplify Divorce Process

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Do I need an attorney to get a Divorce in North Carolina?”   Anyone with friends or family who have been through the process have likely heard how difficult divorce can be. Even putting aside the emotional toll (a hard…

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What Can an Injunction Do in My Divorce Case?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?”   The holiday season is upon us, as is the impending traditional uptick in divorce filings that comes after. Given the hot tempers that often accompany both extended amounts of family time and…

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New Hampshire Court Issues Landmark Divorce Ruling

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?”   If you’re preparing for a divorce it’s a fact that things like the length of your marriage can play a role in how assets are divided and how much alimony is awarded. Courts care…

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NC Changes Birth Certificate Policy; All Children Born to Same-Sex Spouses Can Now Have Both Parents Listed

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can any attorney help me with my family law needs in North Carolina?”   The same-sex couple who sued the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services in 2015 has settled their case after state officials agreed to change North…

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The strange world of family law in India

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?”   Recently released statistics from the National Center for Family & Marriage Research indicate that Americans are increasingly less likely to divorce. The numbers reveal that the divorce rate is at its…

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Updated Cyberstalking Law Now Criminalizes GPS Tracking Your Ex

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold being interviewed on the Legal Forum. This was recorded in Charlotte, North Carolina. Topics discussed include: How to choose a divorce lawyer? How long does a divorce take? How much does a divorce cost? When can a person get an annulment?   For…

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The impact of divorce on personal electronic data

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can any attorney help me with my family law needs in North Carolina?”   The recent episode involving Hillary Clinton’s aide Huma Abedin and Anthony Weiner illustrates something that many married couples understand: when you’re married you have to get…

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