Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Who pays for the children’s health insurance and co-pays?” Courts calculate child support based upon the given situation at the time of divorce. However, as most of us know, things are subject to change over time. Major life events,…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?” Divorcing couples in North Carolina can choose to go through the collaborative process to get a divorce rather than going through litigation. This is a good option for some couples, but not everyone will…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” If I remarry, can they look at my new spouse’s income?” Making the decision to get married is an exciting time for any couple. It is common for couples to not want to temper that excitement by bringing…
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…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” Every divorce and family law case is different because every family is different. There are different family dynamics, marital assets, and child custody disputes. While the specific facts of each case are…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m considering separating from my spouse; what actions should I refrain from doing?” We have all heard the fairytales – boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love, boy and girl get married, boy and girl live…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?” Going through a divorce can be tough. You are ending a relationship and declaring that you wish your legal marriage be terminated. The very nature of a relationship ending can lead to heightened emotions…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?” A recent divorce debacle playing out in the UK represents an all too common reality for some. The husband in the case, a Russian billionaire, has utterly refused to comply with any aspect of…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” If I remarry, can they look at my new spouse’s income?” You might think that determining paternity these days would be a fairly simple process. There is no longer a need for lengthy trials, witness testimony and a…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” We have previously mentioned the possibility that the Republican tax plan currently before Congress could have some unexpected impacts. Though most news reports have focused on the tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires, there…