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?” Your wedding is approaching and you are focusing on the many arrangements that you must make for your special day. One thing you might…
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What is Marital Separation in North Carolina?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Do I have to be living separately to meet with a lawyer about divorce?” Going through a separation and divorce can be a painful time in your life. Once you and your spouse decide to end your marriage, the…
Separation vs. Divorce 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?” When two people decide to get married, there is often a “honeymoon period” that extends past the actual honeymoon trip. This period of new married…
Prepping for Property Division in a North Carolina Divorce
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” Although there is a degree of nobility involved in pursuing a minimalist lifestyle that attempts to obtain as little debt and unnecessary living items as possible, the reality is that for many…
The Costs of Divorce: What North Carolina Residents Should Know
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How much does it cost to get divorced, and how does the billing process work?” In contemporary American society, just about every adult resident can identify as a consumer. We pay for food, shelter, entertainment, and even education. Because…
When Will a Judge Award Alimony?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” For many couples, getting married is the culmination of a loving relationship built on honesty and trust. It is not until the honeymoon period wears off that many couples realize the financial implications of…
Child Custody FAQs for North Carolina Residents
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?” For many parents, having a child together is an indescribable experience and an important milestone in their lives. While some spouses end up realizing that their marriage needs to…
Frequently Asked Questions About Alimony in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” Every year throughout the United States, countless couples make the decision to get married. For some, this decision is the beginning of a lifelong partnership. For others, however, the situation is more complicated. When…
Enforcing 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?” Deciding to have children is one of the biggest decisions a couple can make in life. For many couples, this decision comes some time after getting married. While…
How Do Courts Determine Alimony in North Carolina?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” Throughout the course of human history, risk assessment has always been something ingrained within us. We look at our options before making choices, and we evaluate the potential consequences of those options. For many…