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Real Housewife Learns Valuable Lesson About Prenuptial Agreements

Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “When do you get alimony?”   Real Housewife of Atlanta Kandi Burruss says that she learned a very valuable lesson about the importance of properly planning prior to marriage thanks to watching the dissolution of another reality TV star’s happy home. Burruss says…

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Judge Throws Out Claim To Reopen Divorce Settlement

Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?”   The ex-wife of the former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers has been ordered to repay her husband nearly $2 million in legal fees after unsuccessfully contesting her original divorce settlement. A Superior Court…

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DIY Divorce Can Prove A Costly Mistake

Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?”   Divorcing without the hassle or expense of attorneys sounds great, right? Much less stress and thousands of dollars in savings, what could be wrong with that? Plenty, at least according to a recent article by CNBC which…

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Avoid Divorce’s Impact On Your Career

Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What children’s expenses are covered by child support?”   Though divorce may not appear to have anything to do with a person’s career, experts say that marriage problems can often bleed over into the workplace, making it hard to separate your personal life…

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Bitcoin Offers New Way For Shady Spouses To Hide Assets

Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?”   A recent article noted that in the world of those eager to hide assets from their spouses, technology is proving to be a helpful ally. Experts say that cutting edge digital currencies are helping…

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Obesity In Children Linked To Parental Divorce

Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “Do I need an attorney to get a Divorce in North Carolina?”   In a surprising study out of Norway, researchers say they have found a possible link between divorce and childhood obesity. Interestingly, researchers say that the link appears mainly to impact…

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North Carolina NFL Player Jailed After Domestic Dispute

Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “How long does getting a divorce take?”   Carolina Panthers player Greg Hardy has been jailed after police say that he and his girlfriend were involved in a domestic dispute. In this case, both Hardy and his girlfriend claim that the other was…

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Which Areas Of Charlotte Rank Highest In Terms Of Infidelity?

Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “Does adultery affect who gets custody?”   An internet dating company that exists to facilitate affairs claims that Huntersville, North Carolina is among the most unfaithful neighborhoods in the country. The news release came from AshelyMadison.com, which compared data from its nearly 21…

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N.C. Judge tosses heart-balm lawsuits their latest challenge

Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Does adultery affect my divorce case?” At least one North Carolina judge has had enough of so-called “heart balm” lawsuits. In a case from Forsyth County, Superior Court Judge John O. Craig wrote that North Carolina’s…

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Gender Becoming Less Important Factor In Custody Decisions

Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “Does adultery affect who gets custody?”   For a long time now people have assumed that courts are generally unfair to fathers during custody fights. This belief has held not only among men, but women too accept to a certain degree that family…

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