Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is the amount of child support decided in North Carolina?” When a couple divorces, or otherwise separates, it is not uncommon for the parent without full custody of the child be required to pay child support to the…
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Financial Considerations During a Divorce in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How much does it cost to get divorced, and how does the billing process work?” Going through a divorce can be stressful. You are suddenly tasked with splitting up a life that you built with another person and dividing…
False Allegations Made During Divorce: Here is What You Need to Know
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How should I prepare if I intend to file for divorce in the near future?” Stressful situations can make people do unthinkable things, things that you would never expect an individual could be capable of based off of your…
What Not to do at a Custody Hearing
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” Fighting for the custody of your children can be extremely difficult. Not only can court proceedings be difficult to understand, but the emotional toll of not…
Do I Need My Spouse’s Consent for a Divorce?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How can an attorney help me with my Divorce or Separation in North Carolina?” We live in a society in which nearly 50% of all marriages end in divorce. Sometimes two people choose to end their marriage amicably after…
Tips for Going to Family Court
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 day you have anxiously anticipated and prepared for is here: It is finally your day in court to settle your divorce. You have likely…
Setting Boundaries in Your Divorce
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m considering separating from my spouse; what actions should I refrain from doing?” Going through a divorce or separation in North Carolina can be extremely difficult. It can be hard to come to terms with the fact that…
Three Major Issues in Family Law Cases
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” Every divorce and family law case is different because every family is different. There are different family dynamics, marital assets, and child custody disputes. While the specific facts of each case are…
Child Testimony in 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?” Most parents do not want their children to become pawns in a divorce. However, emotions are often running high in divorce and even the best parents…
Social Media and Your Divorce
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Should I delete old posts or censor new posts while going through a divorce?” Divorce is difficult. Suddenly, two people who have spent a portion of their lives, regardless of how long or short of a time, together are…