Articles Posted in Child Custody

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Can My Ex-Spouse Take Our Children Out of State?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What children’s expenses are not covered by child support?”   Divorce is difficult. You and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are thrust into figuring out marital assets, spousal or alimony payments, and often coming to child custody agreements. Parents want what is…

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Arizona Considers New Law Regarding Frozen Embryos

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Who pays for the children’s health insurance and co-pays?”   It is clear that the rules surrounding the use of frozen embryos created as part of the in vitro fertilization, or IVF process are confusing. Couples often wonder whether agreements made…

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U.S. Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Challenge To Gay Parental Rights Case

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?”   The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down an important victory for supporters of gay parental rights. How did they do that? By remaining silent. The case…

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Iowa Supreme Court Resolves Case Concerning Surrogacy Contracts

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What children’s expenses are covered by child support?”   The desire to have a child of your own is a powerful one for many people. Though most are able to do so easily, there are many couples who cannot. Either…

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Mississippi Woman Sues For Parental Rights

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?”   What is a mother? A father? A parent? Though these concepts have long avoided detailed examination by the courts, times are changing and specific definitions will…

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Chicago Finally Abolishes Dual-Track Family Law Court

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?”   Legal battles over custody and child support are miserable for everyone involved. They take time, money and create enormous amounts of stress given the importance of…

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Chicago Judge Tackles Problem of Incarcerated Divorce

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?”   It is something that very few people give much thought to: divorce behind bars. Though it seldom makes it on to most people’s radar, it can present enormous problems. Getting divorced while incarcerated is…

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New Jersey Supreme Court Breaks Precedent In Recent Ruling

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?”   When it comes to custody issues during and after a divorce, it can be very hard for families to navigate the complexities of two parents, two…

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Jail and divorce

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?”   If you have been through a divorce you understand that interaction with the legal system is a requirement. No matter how agreeable you and your ex might be, a judge will still have to…

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What does and (doesn’t) happen if your divorce case goes to trial?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?”   Many people have skewed views of what happens in a courtroom. Television and movies have done a disservice to our understanding of what really goes in when you’re in front of a judge. We…

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