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Dangerous Myths About Prenuptial Agreements

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…

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Child Custody in North Carolina

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…

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Philippines Moves One Step Closer To Allowing Divorce

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…

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U.S. Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Challenge To Gay Parental Rights Case

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…

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Important Changes for Divorced Couples in New North Carolina Financial Power of Attorney Law

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…

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What happens when your spouse refuses to follow the divorce decree?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?”   A recent divorce debacle playing out in the UK represents an all too common reality for some. The husband in the case, a Russian billionaire, has utterly refused to comply with any aspect of…

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Pennsylvania Court Tackles Tricky Issue of Paternity

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” If I remarry, can they look at my new spouse’s income?”   You might think that determining paternity these days would be a fairly simple process. There is no longer a need for lengthy trials, witness testimony and a…

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Electronic Spying During Divorce Raises Tough Legal Questions

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How can an attorney help me with my Divorce or Separation in North Carolina?”   Divorce has always been a difficult process. People have always been angry, hurt, scared, and sad. These emotions can lead otherwise good people to act…

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Illinois Changes Divorce Law For Pets

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?”   We have discussed it several times before, pets are one of the most important parts of a divorce to be ignored from a legal perspective. Other key aspects of…

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Mississippi Woman Sues For Parental Rights

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?”   What is a mother? A father? A parent? Though these concepts have long avoided detailed examination by the courts, times are changing and specific definitions will…

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