Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?” Taking your children to live outside of North Carolina after a divorce is a tough decision. While it is vital to consider how the relocation would affect your child,…
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Marriage and Divorce Rates Down in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How can an attorney help me with my Divorce or Separation in North Carolina?” Compared to a decade ago, fewer people are getting married in North Carolina. At the same time, the divorce rate continues to decline compared to…
How Does a Divorce From Bed and Board Affect Your Marital Rights in North Carolina?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?” North Carolina’s family law allows spouses to obtain a legal separation by asking the court for what is known as a divorce from bed and board. While this type of “divorce” does not…
Does Marital Misconduct Affect Divorce Proceedings in North Carolina?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?” Although couples can obtain a no-fault divorce in North Carolina, marital misconduct may play a prominent role in divorce proceedings. Specifically, any acts that constitute marital misconduct may affect such aspects of divorce…
Can You Date While Separated in North Carolina?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m considering separating from my spouse; what actions should I refrain from doing?” When you told your friends about your plans to seek a divorce, you may have heard from them something along the lines of, “There are…
Filing Taxes After Divorce in 2020: Alimony, Child Support, and Equitable Distribution
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Who pays for the children’s health insurance and co-pays?” Taxes should be considered when dealing with any family law-related issues such as alimony, child support, or equitable distribution. Getting divorced in 2020 can cause many tax surprising consequences. Forewarned…
How to Get a Divorce in North Carolina Without Waiting a Year
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?” Most people who want to get divorced wish to get it over with as quickly as possible, but what many of them do not realize is that North Carolina law requires…
How to Split Up the 401(k) Plan Assets in a North Carolina Divorce?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” No one ever thinks that their marriage is going to end someday, which is why the vast majority of us are never prepared for it when it does happen. Going through the…
Are Separation Agreements Mandatory in North Carolina?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?” If you are considering a legal separation in Charlotte or other parts of North Carolina, you probably have many questions on your mind. The most reasonable questions to ask…
Holiday Visitation: Time-Sharing and Parenting Plan in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I keep my Kids from seeing the other parent?” Yes, your holidays may become a little disorderly and complicated if you are a newly divorced parent, but that does not mean that you cannot enjoy Christmas and New…