Alimony in North Carolina: What You Need to Know When couples divorce in North Carolina, they must split their assets and liabilities 50/50. In most cases, each party is able to continue their career and can live the same way they were used to during their marriage. However, in some…
Which Parent Claims a Child on Taxes After Divorce? Many legal issues will inevitably arise when a couple divorces, especially when they have children. When tax time comes around, both parents may wonder whether they can rightfully claim their child as a dependent on their income tax return. The answer…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” As in other states, North Carolina allows for alimony in divorces unders some circumstances. Alimony, also called spousal support or maintenance, is money that one spouse pays to another as part of a divorce…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?” Your home is your place of comfort and it is where you relax and enjoy life. It is also probably the most expensive asset you own, which can make…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” When couples in North Carolina seek to end their marriages, they determine how to distribute their assets and debts in an equitable manner. In some cases, alimony is necessary for one or the other…
Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question ” If I remarry, can they look at my new spouse’s income?” It isn’t uncommon for couples in the midst of a divorce to have second thoughts, wondering whether the decision was actually the right…