Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?” The act of adultery of one or both spouses is one of the biggest reasons that couples get divorced. North Carolina is a no-fault state in regards to divorce. This means that the…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” It is a fairly common practice in the United States to consider a prenup before marriage. This is especially true if you are rich and/or famous and have substantial assets to protect.…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Who pays for the children’s health insurance and co-pays?” It is clear that the rules surrounding the use of frozen embryos created as part of the in vitro fertilization, or IVF process are confusing. Couples often wonder whether agreements made…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What children’s expenses are covered by child support?” The desire to have a child of your own is a powerful one for many people. Though most are able to do so easily, there are many couples who cannot. Either…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?” A recent divorce debacle playing out in the UK represents an all too common reality for some. The husband in the case, a Russian billionaire, has utterly refused to comply with any aspect of…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” If I remarry, can they look at my new spouse’s income?” You might think that determining paternity these days would be a fairly simple process. There is no longer a need for lengthy trials, witness testimony and a…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?” We have discussed it several times before, pets are one of the most important parts of a divorce to be ignored from a legal perspective. Other key aspects of…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” We have previously mentioned the possibility that the Republican tax plan currently before Congress could have some unexpected impacts. Though most news reports have focused on the tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires, there…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” What is a mother? A father? A parent? Though these concepts have long avoided detailed examination by the courts, times are changing and specific definitions will…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” Tax reform has been in the news recently, with all sides of the political debate arguing about the best path forward. Some believe taxes are too high and need to be cut across the…