Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “How can an attorney help me with my Divorce or Separation in North Carolina?” The Maryland legislature took a first step this past week to make divorce easier on residents of the state. The state House of Delegates…
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Parental Alienation Syndrome
Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” The Tsimhoni family is back in the news again this month as the parents’ custody war wages onwards. Their case made international headlines last year…
Things To Do After Your North Carolina Divorce
Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “How can an attorney help me with my Divorce or Separation in North Carolina?” Generally, when reading articles about divorce people focus on tips for what to do to prepare for a split. It’s a good idea to…
Deadpool Actress Trying to Delay Divorce Deposition Until Post-Pregnancy
Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What does uncontested divorce mean?” The actress Morena Baccarin (from “Deadpool” “Homeland” and currently “Gotham”) is in the midst of what appears to be a rather nasty divorce. Baccarin is currently divorcing her husband Austin…
So-called “monogamy contract” not enforced by court
Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Does adultery affect my divorce case?” Have you ever thought about paying a partner for their fidelity? A recent case tells the tale of a couple who tried to contract for just that. It ends…
Chicago Family Law Judge Helps Those Dealing With Divorce While Behind Bars
Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Do I need an attorney to get a Divorce in North Carolina?” It’s not something that many people think about, but those who have dealt with it before understand just how complicated family law cases can be when…
Same-Sex Adoptions
Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What children’s expenses are covered by child support?” Same-Sex Adoptions In 2015 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled once and for all that same-sex marriage was legal. But what about state adoption and birth certificate laws…
Social Media and Family Law
Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Who pays for the children’s health insurance and co-pays?” We live in an age where, for many, it has almost become second nature to compose a Facebook post, tweet, text message or email. It can…
Do Stepparents Have to Pay Child Support?
Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “How is the amount of child support decided in North Carolina?” We generally assume that the responsibility for supporting children financially falls squarely on the biological parents, either directly or through child support payments. Stepparents are seen as…
New Survey Ranks Cities According To Divorce Rate
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? A…