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…
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…
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…
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…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What children’s expenses are not covered by child support?” Divorce is difficult. You and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are thrust into figuring out marital assets, spousal or alimony payments, and often coming to child custody agreements. Parents want what is…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” Most engaged couples are not thinking that their marriage will end in divorce. However, many couples enter into prenuptial agreements to protect their assets in the event the marriage should end in…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What rules are there for Father’s Right in NC?” Divorce can be confusing and difficult for all parties – the spouses, children, family, friends, etc. However, one of the biggest concerns spouses have when facing a divorce is the impact…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?” Divorce, though seldom celebrated, is a process taken for granted by many in the United States and other countries around the world. Though few people begin a marriage intending to divorce, if the time…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down an important victory for supporters of gay parental rights. How did they do that? By remaining silent. The case…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?” Estate planning is something that many couples fail to take seriously until it is too late. It is common for people to think they are too young or too busy or too poor to…