Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” Throughout the course of human history, risk assessment has always been something ingrained within us. We look at our options before making choices, and we evaluate the potential consequences of those options. For many…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” When two people fall in love and decide to get married, their vision of the future often consists of a life filled with happiness and the enjoyment of each other’s company until old age.…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” Many couples cannot agree on alimony and post-separation support when getting divorced. Since spousal maintenance is such a contentious matter for many, you need to understand how alimony and post-separation support are calculated in…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” Yes, you can request alimony, also known as spousal support in North Carolina, during and after the divorce proceedings. However, when seeking spousal support while your divorce is pending, you must prove your need…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How should I prepare if I intend to file for divorce in the near future?” Divorce can take a toll on your emotional health; ending a marriage is always a stressful experience. On top of that, many people tend…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How can an attorney help me with my Divorce or Separation in North Carolina?” If you are contemplating a divorce in North Carolina, you may be considering your options to resolve your disputes with the spouse. Often, couples think…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How does custody work if one parent moves internationally?” Divorce is often a complicated and adversarial process. However, things can get even more confusing when a divorce involves partners living in different states. There are many potential legal issues…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?” When a marriage ends because one of the spouses cheated, the parties may wonder how adultery affects alimony in their North Carolina divorce. Is the spouse who had an extramarital affair entitled to…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How should I prepare if I intend to file for divorce in the near future?” It is never advised to disobey a legally binding and enforceable order issued by a family court in North Carolina. Refusal or failure to…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” If your marriage is headed for divorce, there is little you can do to avoid an alimony award. However, judges in North Carolina do not automatically order alimony in every divorce case. Even if…
