Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” Not every marriage ends in a lifetime of happiness with your spouse. Unfortunately, spouses have irreconcilable differences that lead them to file for divorce and legally end their marriage. For some spouses, divorce results…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Who pays for the children’s health insurance and co-pays?” If you asked someone 20 years ago if there would ever be a possibility of a woman conceiving a baby with her spouse who is deceased, you would have likely…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect who gets custody?” Being hurt by the one you love is devastating, especially when it is in the form of an extra-marital affair. If your spouse has had an affair during your marriage, he or she…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m considering separating from my spouse; what actions should I refrain from doing?” Thinking about ending a marriage can be hard. When one starts to think that he or she might want a divorce, it can be overwhelming;…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?” For most individuals facing a divorce, their concern is what will happen to the children (if any) from the marriage and how the assets of the couple will be…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is social media evidence used in divorce proceedings?” Going through a divorce is a major transition in life. Suddenly, your assets are being divided, custody arrangements are being set, and you are left negotiating with a soon-to-be-ex spouse…
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: “Who pays for the children’s health insurance and co-pays?” It is clear that the rules surrounding the use of frozen embryos created as part of the in vitro fertilization, or IVF process are confusing. Couples often wonder whether agreements made…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What children’s expenses are covered by child support?” The desire to have a child of your own is a powerful one for many people. Though most are able to do so easily, there are many couples who cannot. Either…
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…