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Things to Keep in Mind Before Going to Court for Custody

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?”   Going through a divorce can be difficult. Not only are you separating from the person with whom you once thought you would spend your life, but you are faced…

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A Guide to Alimony in North Carolina

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?”   Not every marriage ends in a lifetime of happiness with your spouse. Unfortunately, spouses have irreconcilable differences that lead them to file for divorce and legally end their marriage. For some spouses, divorce results…

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What Happens to a Personal Injury Award in Divorce?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?”   When couples are considering, or pursuing a divorce, there is a lot of discussion on the distribution of property between the couple. Is everything split down the middle? Is…

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Thinking About Divorce? Here is What You Need to Know

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m considering separating from my spouse; what actions should I refrain from doing?”   Thinking about ending a marriage can be hard. When one starts to think that he or she might want a divorce, it can be overwhelming;…

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The Impact of Divorce on Retirement Accounts

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?”   For most individuals facing a divorce, their concern is what will happen to the children (if any) from the marriage and how the assets of the couple will be…

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Social Media can Have Unintended Consequences on Divorce

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is social media evidence used in divorce proceedings?”   Going through a divorce is a major transition in life. Suddenly, your assets are being divided, custody arrangements are being set, and you are left negotiating with a soon-to-be-ex spouse…

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Reasons to Consider a Prenup Before Marriage

Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How Can I protect myself from my spouses spending habits?”   Prenuptial agreements often have a bad reputation. Marriage is “supposed” to be the union of two people who are in love and want to be married forever. When a prenuptial agreement…

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An Explanation of Collaborative Divorce in North Carolina

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?”   Going through a divorce can be tough. You are ending a relationship and declaring that you wish your legal marriage be terminated. The very nature of a relationship ending can lead to heightened emotions…

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Cheating and Divorce

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?”   As a former mayor of New York City and attorney to the President, Rudy Giuliani is no stranger to being in the press. Recently, he has made the headlines, not for his political…

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The Impact of Adultery on Divorce

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…

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