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,…
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Your Introduction to Digital Estate Planning in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can any attorney help me with my family law needs in North Carolina?” Estate planning often conjures up images of legacy and wealth planning. While this is true, estate planning directives are evolving with technology. However, many people are…
Is a Collaborative Divorce Right for You?
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…
How to Get a Premarital Agreement in North Carolina
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…
Can I Make Changes to My Child Custody Agreement?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” Making the decision to end your marriage is tough, period. There may be numerous complications that make you hesitate, such as lack of finances, not wanting…
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…
Who Pays Legal Fees in a Divorce?
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?” Divorce can take its toll on a person emotionally, mentally, and even financially. The financial cost of a divorce depends…
Cryptocurrency and Divorce: What You Need to Know
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Are overtime, bonuses, and commissions included in calculating child support?” We live in a digital age in which practically everything can be done online, including exchanging money via cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency has been in the news recently, but many…
Commonly Asked Questions from Domestic Violence Survivors
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m not getting along with my husband. We’ve been married two weeks and it was a mistake. Can’t I just get an annulment?” Domestic violence is a serious problem all across the country, and even the world. The…
What are ‘Red Flag Laws?’ Does North Carolina Need Them?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m not getting along with my husband. We’ve been married two weeks and it was a mistake. Can’t I just get an annulment?” Domestic violence is a serious issue across the United States. Unfortunately, abuse of a partner…