Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?” Although couples can obtain a no-fault divorce in North Carolina, marital misconduct may play a prominent role in divorce proceedings. Specifically, any acts that constitute marital misconduct may affect such aspects of divorce…
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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…
How to Split Up the 401(k) Plan Assets in a North Carolina Divorce?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” No one ever thinks that their marriage is going to end someday, which is why the vast majority of us are never prepared for it when it does happen. Going through the…
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…
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…
Pet Ownership and ‘Custody’ After a North Carolina Divorce
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” Dividing property during a divorce – also known as distribution in North Carolina – is a grueling experience. Fighting over child custody is often a disheartening…
Does Remarriage or Cohabitation Affect Alimony and Child Support in North Carolina?
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?” A story of a woman who divorced her husband and found love with her wedding DJ can inspire many who…
Divorcing Military Personnel: Special Considerations for Children
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?” Whether you are in the military, or you have a spouse who is in the military, you experience particular strains to your marriage that not every couple does. Dealing…
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…
Different Types of Divorces 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?” The decision to get a divorce can be difficult to make. Whether there was infidelity in your marriage, irreconcilable differences, or you and your partner…