Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?” Mediation and arbitration are two alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods available in some family law cases in North Carolina. These two forms of ADR allow the parties to settle a dispute…
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When Can I File for Emergency Child Custody in North Carolina?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How can an attorney help me with my Divorce or Separation in North Carolina?” If you are worried about the welfare of a child, you could be able to file for emergency custody in North Carolina. In fact, under…
Do I Have Visitation Rights as a Grandparent in North Carolina?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” There is a special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren. Their relationship is based on love and appreciation. For this reason, many grandparents wonder, “Do I…
Can Spouses Reconcile After Separation in North Carolina?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m considering separating from my spouse; what actions should I refrain from doing?” It is not uncommon for spouses who become “legally separated” to reconcile instead of filing for divorce. Under North Carolina law, a couple must be…
Five Questions to Ask Your North Carolina Divorce Attorney
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Do I need an attorney to get a Divorce in North Carolina?” Initial consultations are critically important in the early stages of the divorce process for potential clients to get the unique opportunity to ask questions and get legal…
How to Enforce a Child Custody Order in North Carolina?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” When a court issues a child custody order, the parents must fulfill their parental obligations and comply with the order. Unfortunately, a parent may refuse to…
What is the Difference Between a Consent Order and a Separation Agreement in North Carolina?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How can an attorney help me with my Divorce or Separation in North Carolina?” If you are contemplating a divorce in North Carolina, you may be considering your options to resolve your disputes with the spouse. Often, couples think…
When Can a Non-Parent or Third Party Seek Child Custody in North Carolina?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” Under North Carolina law, non-parents and third parties can seek custody of a minor child. N.C.G.S. § 50-13.1 reads that a proceeding for child custody can…
Termination of Parental Rights in North Carolina: How and When Does It Happen?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” It is not uncommon for a divorced parent to petition a North Carolina court to terminate the parental rights of their former spouse. However, many people…
Four Types of North Carolina Child Custody Explained
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?” https://youtu.be/Li7s3lKCflA If you are in the middle of a divorce or are contemplating a divorce in North Carolina, you may be wondering about the different types of child custody.…