Five Common Questions About Divorce in North Carolina Divorce can be complex and overwhelming. The decision to end your marriage is one of the most difficult decisions you will make, and it will have a long-term impact on you and your family. The best place to start the process is…
What Questions Should I Ask a Divorce Attorney? When you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you will need to start the divorce process. North Carolina has specific rules that you must follow when you seek a legal separation or divorce. One of the first steps you…
Uncoupling After Cohabitation Many couples make the decision to live together. Whether they plan to marry in the future or simply want to enjoy a relationship without the commitment of marriage, living together is a common occurrence. While living together can be joyful, it can make parting ways more difficult.…
Alimony in North Carolina: What You Need to Know When couples divorce in North Carolina, they must split their assets and liabilities 50/50. In most cases, each party is able to continue their career and can live the same way they were used to during their marriage. However, in some…
Cohabitation in North Carolina: What You Need to Know Many couples choose to live together before they get married. The number of people who cohabitate has been rising steadily over the last 30 years. Many couples try living together as a prerequisite to marriage. It is estimated that as many…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” As in other states, North Carolina allows for alimony in divorces unders some circumstances. Alimony, also called spousal support or maintenance, is money that one spouse pays to another as part of a divorce…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” When a married couple decides to file for divorce, a divorce attorney helps the couple determine if alimony (also called “spousal support”) is an appropriate factor to consider. When a spouse remarries, it can…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?” North Carolina’s family law allows spouses to obtain a legal separation by asking the court for what is known as a divorce from bed and board. While this type of “divorce” does not…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?” Filing for divorce is not the only tough decision a spouse has to make when a marriage hits rock bottom. Looking for a new home during the divorce process…
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?” A story of a woman who divorced her husband and found love with her wedding DJ can inspire many who…