Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m not getting along with my husband. We’ve been married two weeks and it was a mistake. Can’t I just get an annulment?” Domestic violence is a serious problem all across the country, and even the world. The…
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What are ‘Red Flag Laws?’ Does North Carolina Need Them?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m not getting along with my husband. We’ve been married two weeks and it was a mistake. Can’t I just get an annulment?” Domestic violence is a serious issue across the United States. Unfortunately, abuse of a partner…
The Role of Smartphones and Technology in Domestic Abuse
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is social media evidence used in divorce proceedings?” Domestic violence is a serious issue that plagues many, many people all over the world. When the victim of abuse finds the strength to leave a dangerous situation, it is…
Domestic Violence vs. Civil Harassment: What is the Difference?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I keep my Kids from seeing the other parent?” Every crime has a set of elements that must be met in order for an individual to be charged with that crime. While every crime is unique with its…
Commonly Asked Questions About Domestic Violence
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?” Most of us have heard the term “domestic violence.” However, not everyone knows what it means. People often think that…
Common Questions of Domestic Violence Victims
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m not getting along with my husband. We’ve been married two weeks and it was a mistake. Can’t I just get an annulment?” In today’s society, it is not unusual to hear about domestic violence happening within marriages.…
Can a Spouse be Forced Out of the Marital Home?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” Imagine this situation: You are separating from your spouse. For the duration of your marriage, you have shared the same marital home. Both of you want to stay in the home; neither…
What Happens if You Violate Domestic Violence Conditions of Probation?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m not getting along with my husband. We’ve been married two weeks and it was a mistake. Can’t I just get an annulment?” North Carolina courts take domestic violence acts and charges very seriously. Often times, after a…
Mississippi Supreme Court To Decide Whether Divorce Law Is Constitutional
How should I prepare if I intend to file for divorce in the near future? Advocates for families and, specifically, victims of domestic violence are making their opinions heard in a Mississippi divorce case that will soon be decided by the state Supreme Court. Opponents of the status quo…
Chicago Judge Tackles Problem of Incarcerated Divorce
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?” It is something that very few people give much thought to: divorce behind bars. Though it seldom makes it on to most people’s radar, it can present enormous problems. Getting divorced while incarcerated is…