Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is the amount of child support decided in North Carolina?” A lot of responsibility comes with being a parent. From infant to adult, parents have to provide their children with mental, emotional, and financial support. When a divorce…
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Five Tips for Child Support Modifications in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Who pays for the children’s health insurance and co-pays?” Courts calculate child support based upon the given situation at the time of divorce. However, as most of us know, things are subject to change over time. Major life events,…
Your Introduction to Digital Estate Planning in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can any attorney help me with my family law needs in North Carolina?” Estate planning often conjures up images of legacy and wealth planning. While this is true, estate planning directives are evolving with technology. However, many people are…
Is a Collaborative Divorce Right for You?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?” Divorcing couples in North Carolina can choose to go through the collaborative process to get a divorce rather than going through litigation. This is a good option for some couples, but not everyone will…
How to Get a Premarital Agreement in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” If I remarry, can they look at my new spouse’s income?” Making the decision to get married is an exciting time for any couple. It is common for couples to not want to temper that excitement by bringing…
Can I Make Changes to My Child Custody Agreement?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” Making the decision to end your marriage is tough, period. There may be numerous complications that make you hesitate, such as lack of finances, not wanting…
Different Types of Divorces 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?” The decision to get a divorce can be difficult to make. Whether there was infidelity in your marriage, irreconcilable differences, or you and your partner…
Paying Child Support in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is the amount of child support decided in North Carolina?” When a couple divorces, or otherwise separates, it is not uncommon for the parent without full custody of the child be required to pay child support to the…
Financial Considerations During a Divorce in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How much does it cost to get divorced, and how does the billing process work?” Going through a divorce can be stressful. You are suddenly tasked with splitting up a life that you built with another person and dividing…
Who Pays Legal Fees in a Divorce?
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?” Divorce can take its toll on a person emotionally, mentally, and even financially. The financial cost of a divorce depends…