Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is the amount of child support decided in North Carolina?” When a couple divorces, or otherwise separates, it is not uncommon for the parent without full custody of the child be required to pay child support to the…
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Financial Considerations During a Divorce in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How much does it cost to get divorced, and how does the billing process work?” Going through a divorce can be stressful. You are suddenly tasked with splitting up a life that you built with another person and dividing…
Who Pays Legal Fees in a Divorce?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I get the judge to order my spouse to pay my attorney’s fees in a property division case?” Divorce can take its toll on a person emotionally, mentally, and even financially. The financial cost of a divorce depends…
Cryptocurrency and Divorce: What You Need to Know
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Are overtime, bonuses, and commissions included in calculating child support?” We live in a digital age in which practically everything can be done online, including exchanging money via cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency has been in the news recently, but many…
Commonly Asked Questions from Domestic Violence Survivors
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold 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?” Domestic violence is a serious problem all across the country, and even the world. The…
How are Student Loans Treated in Divorce?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?” When a marriage is ending, a judge is tasked with separating the assets and belongings of a married couple. The first thought in most people’s minds is how the…
False Allegations Made During Divorce: Here is What You Need to Know
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?” Stressful situations can make people do unthinkable things, things that you would never expect an individual could be capable of based off of your…
What are ‘Red Flag Laws?’ Does North Carolina Need Them?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold 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?” Domestic violence is a serious issue across the United States. Unfortunately, abuse of a partner…
What Not to do at a Custody Hearing
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” Fighting for the custody of your children can be extremely difficult. Not only can court proceedings be difficult to understand, but the emotional toll of not…
The Role of Smartphones and Technology in Domestic Abuse
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is social media evidence used in divorce proceedings?” Domestic violence is a serious issue that plagues many, many people all over the world. When the victim of abuse finds the strength to leave a dangerous situation, it is…