Divorce Laws in North Carolina In North Carolina, the law allows for two types of divorce. These include divorce from bed and board and absolute divorce. Divorce from bed and board allows you to legally separate from your spouse but does not dissolve your marriage. Absolute divorce is the way…
How Long Does a Contested Divorce Take? Going through a divorce can be difficult, but it may be much more challenging when one party contests the divorce. When that happens, the divorce process becomes more lengthy, and it can extend how long it takes to complete the process. In North…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Do I need an attorney to get a Divorce in North Carolina?” The decision to end your marriage is one that is not taken lightly. In most cases, you and your spouse have been experiencing problems for some time…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?” The decision to end your marriage is a difficult one and sometimes, only one partner wants to get divorced. North Carolina is a no-fault divorce state. This means that you can request a divorce…
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 a divorce can be difficult to make. Whether there was infidelity in your marriage, irreconcilable differences, or you and your partner…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How can an attorney help me with my Divorce or Separation in North Carolina?” We live in a society in which nearly 50% of all marriages end in divorce. Sometimes two people choose to end their marriage amicably after…
Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “How much does it cost to get divorced, and how does the billing process work?” Elura Nanos bills herself as an author, a television personality, an entrepreneur, a mother, and of all things a former divorce lawyer. The…
Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question ” Are overtime, bonuses, and commissions included in calculating child support?” Contested divorces, in and of themselves, can be taxing on the hearts of spouses, but nothing seems to tax the minds of parties to…
Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What rules are there for Father’s Right in NC?” The State of Massachusetts is considering a change to its custody laws that would end “an imbalance in the courts that favors mothers over fathers,” according…