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Three Things to Consider When Looking for a Place to Live During Your North Carolina Divorce

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?”   Filing for divorce is not the only tough decision a spouse has to make when a marriage hits rock bottom. Looking for a new home during the divorce process…

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Do Protective Orders Actually Work 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?”   While seeking a protective order is a domestic violence victim’s last resort to stop the abuse, the order is not always as effective as many…

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Filing Taxes After Divorce in 2020: Alimony, Child Support, and Equitable Distribution

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Who pays for the children’s health insurance and co-pays?”   Taxes should be considered when dealing with any family law-related issues such as alimony, child support, or equitable distribution. Getting divorced in 2020 can cause many tax surprising consequences. Forewarned…

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How to Get a Divorce in North Carolina Without Waiting a Year

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?”   Most people who want to get divorced wish to get it over with as quickly as possible, but what many of them do not realize is that North Carolina law requires…

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Are Separation Agreements Mandatory in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?”   If you are considering a legal separation in Charlotte or other parts of North Carolina, you probably have many questions on your mind. The most reasonable questions to ask…

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How to Fight Against a Child Support Modification in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is the amount of child support decided in North Carolina?”   If your former spouse pays you child support, you need that money to raise your shared children and pay for their needs. However, if the other parent is…

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How are Marital Debts (and Student Loans) Split in North Carolina Divorce?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?”   Family courts in North Carolina have a duty to categorize assets and debts and determine their value to distribute these assets and debts in a fair and equitable manner. The process is…

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What Happens to Cryptocurrencies During a North Carolina Divorce?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?”   Since Bitcoin and a plethora of other cryptocurrencies have become a crucial – and rather sizeable – investment and currency in many people’s lives, you may be wondering about…

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North Carolina’s ‘Self-Help Packet’ for Divorced Without an Attorney: Does it Really Work?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Do I need an attorney to get a Divorce in North Carolina?”   If you cannot afford a Charlotte divorce attorney, North Carolina’s court system has another option that does not require you to pay for legal representation. The North…

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How Did Michael Strahan’s Ex-Wife Increase Child Support to $500K More?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Are overtime, bonuses, and commissions included in calculating child support?”   Some of you – especially those paying or receiving child support in North Carolina – have probably heard the news that the ex-wife of the former NFL star,…

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