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…
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…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How long does getting a divorce take?” Normally, when we think of waiting periods and divorce, we are talking about the amount of time a couple has to wait before filing for divorce. In a number of states, these…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” Legal battles over custody and child support are miserable for everyone involved. They take time, money and create enormous amounts of stress given the importance of…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is social media evidence used in divorce proceedings?” It’s a terrible story that never seems to end. More than six years ago, Anthony Weiner first grabbed headlines due to some inappropriate photographs posted onto his personal Twitter feed.…
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…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?” In many places, if a marriage ends due to an affair, the innocent spouse may be left with anger and hurt feelings, but will otherwise have no recourse. That is not the case…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?” If you have been through a divorce you understand that interaction with the legal system is a requirement. No matter how agreeable you and your ex might be, a judge will still have to…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How are military divorces different from a regular divorce?” It’s rare that spousal support cases make their way to the U.S. Supreme Court. The justices are usually grappling with weighty issues involving constitutional rights, but occasionally make time for…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is the amount of child support decided in North Carolina?” Family law is an aspect of our legal system that can sometimes seem immune to change. It can take years for the family law world to react to…