Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?” Of all the things that can cause a marriage to sour, the former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.’s 25-year marriage to his wife Sandi Jackson had survived many of the big ones. They had lived…
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Illinois Implements New Rules To Simplify Divorce Process
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Do I need an attorney to get a Divorce in North Carolina?” Anyone with friends or family who have been through the process have likely heard how difficult divorce can be. Even putting aside the emotional toll (a hard…
What Can an Injunction Do in My Divorce Case?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” The holiday season is upon us, as is the impending traditional uptick in divorce filings that comes after. Given the hot tempers that often accompany both extended amounts of family time and…
The strange world of family law in India
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?” Recently released statistics from the National Center for Family & Marriage Research indicate that Americans are increasingly less likely to divorce. The numbers reveal that the divorce rate is at its…
The impact of divorce on personal electronic data
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can any attorney help me with my family law needs in North Carolina?” The recent episode involving Hillary Clinton’s aide Huma Abedin and Anthony Weiner illustrates something that many married couples understand: when you’re married you have to get…
Court says herpes is reason enough to divorce
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?” Everyone knows there are lots of reasons why a marriage might come to an end. Money problems, infidelity, health issues, disagreements about how to raise the kids, career stress, you name it. Though…
Should I Get a Religious Annulment?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?” Note: This blog discusses the procedure and effects of a religious annulment, and how it differs from a legal annulment. Because the Catholic Church is by far the most common institution to provide/necessitate religious…
When it comes to prenups, let ‘Brangelina’ be an example
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I get the judge to order my spouse to pay my attorney’s fees in a property division case?” Though initial reports indicated that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie did not have a prenuptial agreement, that appears to have…
The Implications of the Brangelina Split
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?” Over the weekend, news broke that “Brangelina”, the portmanteau for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s relationship, has come to an end. The news came as a shock to many given the…
Can A Person Be Too Incompetent To Divorce?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” We’ve all heard that there are restrictions on marriage. For instance, those who are closely related may not be able to legally married, same with young people under a certain age. Another…