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How Long Does a Divorce Take in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How long does getting a divorce take?”   If you and your spouse decided to end your marriage, you need to understand that it might take months to get a divorce in North Carolina, and that does not even take…

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Do You Need a Divorce Attorney if Your Divorce is Amicable?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How long does getting a divorce take?”   Uncontested divorces, also known as amicable divorces, tend to be less complicated than contested ones. If you and your spouse are able to resolve many or all of the issues in your…

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Divorce Rates Have Spiked in Charlotte Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?”   Apparently, the COVID-19 pandemic and its stay-at-home orders throughout the country have wreaked havoc on marriages. Or at least that is what a new analysis of court filings in Charlotte, North…

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How to Minimize the Cost of Your 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?”   If you are going through a divorce in North Carolina, you are probably wondering how much the process will cost. According to a 2020…

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Can You Get a North Carolina Divorce if Your Spouse Does Not Want to End the Marriage?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m considering separating from my spouse; what actions should I refrain from doing?”   The decision to get divorced is a tough one. When one spouse wants to get a divorce, that does not necessarily mean that the other…

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Can You be Found in Contempt for Not Paying Child Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What children’s expenses are covered by child support?”   For all of us, the COVID-19 pandemic came out of the blue unexpectedly. As a result, the entire nation is dealing with the economic impact of the pandemic. Skyrocketing unemployment, business…

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Can You Lower Your Child Support and Alimony Payments During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is the amount of child support decided in North Carolina?”   As of March 30, North Carolina has over 1,300 confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease, while at least six people died from COVID-19 in the state, including one…

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Filing Taxes After Divorce in 2020: Alimony, Child Support, and Equitable Distribution

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Who pays for the children’s health insurance and co-pays?”   Taxes should be considered when dealing with any family law-related issues such as alimony, child support, or equitable distribution. Getting divorced in 2020 can cause many tax surprising consequences. Forewarned…

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How to Get a Divorce in North Carolina Without Waiting a Year

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?”   Most people who want to get divorced wish to get it over with as quickly as possible, but what many of them do not realize is that North Carolina law requires…

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Are Separation Agreements Mandatory in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?”   If you are considering a legal separation in Charlotte or other parts of North Carolina, you probably have many questions on your mind. The most reasonable questions to ask…

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