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Federal Court Reinstates Utah’s Bigamy Law in “Sister Wives” Case

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?”   The family from television’s “Sister Wives” is back in the news after a federal appeals court restored Utah’s state ban on polygamy this month. In 2013, a federal district court had struck down main…

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Secret Sex Island Will Provide Luxury Meet-Ups for Cheating Spouses

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?”   The UK’s largest dating side for married people is about to offer a secret island where its members are “guaranteed” privacy as they meet up to cheat. IllicitEncounters.com confirmed that it is buying…

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The Devil’s In The Details

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?”   They say it’s important to remember to dot your “i’s” and cross your “t’s”. This advice is especially true in the family law world, where seemingly small mistakes, such as those in final divorce…

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New York Criminal Case Has Serious Family Law Implications

Charlotte Divorce Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I sure someone for breaking up my marriage?”   It’s (thankfully) not very often that the criminal law and family law worlds collide and usually, when they do, something truly tragic has occurred. A recent case out of New York brought…

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Surrogate Mother Gives Birth to Triplets, Sues for Parental Rights After Bio Dad Asks for Abortion

Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What rules are there for Father’s Right in NC?”   A Georgia man who hired a surrogate to carry his child for $33,000 may be getting more than he bargained for. The 47-year-old California woman agreed…

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Could Kanye Keep Up With Kardashian Alimony Payments?

Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What does uncontested divorce mean?”   Although most people probably don’t identify much with Kim Kardashian beyond possibly having a Twitter-rant-prone partner, the reality star’s current family law situation is highly relatable. Her husband Kanye West…

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Elon Musk Prepares For Second Divorce From His Second Wife

Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question ” I’m considering separating from my spouse; what actions should I refrain from doing?”   The billionaire founder of PayPal, SpaceX and Tesla will soon find himself among a small group of incredibly eligible bachelors. That’s…

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My Wedding Is Off. Who Gets to Keep the Engagement Ring?

Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC 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?”   Societal tradition suggests spending three months’ salary on an engagement ring.…

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Florida Moves Closer To Custody Equality

Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?”   Custody is often among the most contentious aspects of a divorce proceeding and understandably so. Though property division can be acrimonious, nothing is as emotionally…

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Dividing Social Media Accounts In A Divorce

Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question ” Are overtime, bonuses, and commissions included in calculating child support?”   Most people have heard of divorces that turn nasty as couples fight over bank accounts, retirement funds, homes and even furniture. In a surprising…

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