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What are the Penalties for Being Held in Contempt in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How should I prepare if I intend to file for divorce in the near future?”   It is never advised to disobey a legally binding and enforceable order issued by a family court in North Carolina. Refusal or failure to…

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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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Paying Child Support in North Carolina

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…

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What happens if your spouse simply refuses to follow the divorce decree?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?”   Though no divorce is fun, some divorces can become especially nasty. In these cases, one common cause is that one party is opposed to the divorce and wants to try and…

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