Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?” As a former mayor of New York City and attorney to the President, Rudy Giuliani is no stranger to being in the press. Recently, he has made the headlines, not for his political…
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The Impact of Adultery on Divorce
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…
Dangerous Myths About Prenuptial Agreements
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” Most engaged couples are not thinking that their marriage will end in divorce. However, many couples enter into prenuptial agreements to protect their assets in the event the marriage should end in…
Supreme Court Wades Into Divorce Dispute
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?” It is exceedingly rare for a case about divorce to make its way before the U.S. Supreme Court. The Supreme Court typically concerns itself with higher profile matters than wading into legal matters between…
Philippines Moves One Step Closer To Allowing Divorce
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?” Divorce, though seldom celebrated, is a process taken for granted by many in the United States and other countries around the world. Though few people begin a marriage intending to divorce, if the time…
Divorce and division of personal injury awards
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?” If you have been injured in an accident and made it through the sometimes grueling process of filing, fighting and winning a personal injury lawsuit, you may think that the hard work is done,…
Gay Couple Fights For Right To Divorce
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?” For years, people fought for gay couples to have the right to marry. States took action independently, slowly but consistently expanding the number of places where same-sex couples had the same rights as their…
Chicago Finally Abolishes Dual-Track Family Law Court
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…
North Carolina Court Allows Alienation of Affection Case to Move Forward
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…
New Jersey Supreme Court Breaks Precedent In Recent Ruling
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” When it comes to custody issues during and after a divorce, it can be very hard for families to navigate the complexities of two parents, two…