Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?” Everyone knows that the Internet has led to changes in our daily life. Besides the ease of access to information, it’s also allowed many people to more easily meet and talk with others. Though it can…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?” The debate over using margarine or butter has been a heated one for decades, with those on either side marshaling facts about cholesterol, trans fats and flavor to bolster their arguments. A new chart might suggest those…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?” In a bit of sad news out of Indiana University, a recent study indicates that serious illness can greatly increase the risk of divorce among older couples. The study interestingly found that the divorce rate doesn’t increase…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “How long does getting a divorce take?” A man in Indiana dodged a potentially costly bullet last week when a superior court judge ruled that he only needed to turn over a small fraction of his overall lottery winnings. The judge found…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “When do you get alimony?” According to a recent article, former Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel is shelling out big money to continue fighting her long and already expensive divorce of Jason Hoppy. The case has drug on…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “Do I need an attorney to get a Divorce in North Carolina?” As most people have heard, the divorce rate in this country hovers around 50 percent. The exact number is hard to nail down, mainly because of poor data and the…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?” A recent article in the Wall Street Journal discussed the sometimes-disastrous combination that financial decisions and strong emotions can cause in divorce cases. Experts usually advise individuals to only make important financial decisions with a…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “I’m considering separating from my spouse; what actions should I refrain from doing?” Being married business owners is a fairly common thing in America. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, married couples own more than 3.7 million small businesses. But what happens…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “Do I need an attorney to get a Divorce in North Carolina?” Last year pop star Hilary Duff announced she was filing for divorce from her hockey player husband Mike Comrie. At the time, it seemed clear the two had grown distant…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “When do you get alimony?” In a surprising case out of New York City, a woman had her divorce settlement reduced by a family court judge after the judge found that the woman’s airing of her husband’s dirty laundry hurt his business.…