Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?” Deciding to file for divorce is never an easy decision. Many people feel as if the decision to initiate divorce is irreversible. Can you actually stop your ongoing divorce proceedings at any point in…
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COVID-19: 6 Unintended Consequences of Getting a DIY Divorce in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?” As court proceedings in North Carolina were postponed until June 1, 2020, many North Carolinians are becoming increasingly frustrated about the inability to get divorced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Why You Should Not…
How Does Social Media Affect Your Divorce, Alimony, Child Custody in North Carolina?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is social media evidence used in divorce proceedings?” People routinely use social media sites such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to express their opinions and share what happens in their daily lives. While others may simply scroll…
Can You Relocate with Your Child Following a North Carolina Divorce?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?” Taking your children to live outside of North Carolina after a divorce is a tough decision. While it is vital to consider how the relocation would affect your child,…
How Does a Divorce From Bed and Board Affect Your Marital Rights in North Carolina?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?” North Carolina’s family law allows spouses to obtain a legal separation by asking the court for what is known as a divorce from bed and board. While this type of “divorce” does not…
Does Marital Misconduct Affect Divorce Proceedings in North Carolina?
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…
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…