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North Carolina Enacts New Collaborative Law: How can it Benefit Your Divorce Case?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What rules are there for Father’s Right in NC?”   North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed the Uniform Collaborative Law Act – also known as HB 32 – into law on July 1, 2020. The new law enacted the Uniform…

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How to Minimize the Cost of Your 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?”   If you are going through a divorce in North Carolina, you are probably wondering how much the process will cost. According to a 2020…

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Do Protective Orders Actually Work 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?”   While seeking a protective order is a domestic violence victim’s last resort to stop the abuse, the order is not always as effective as many…

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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…

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Divorce Source class action may be new front in battle over unauthorized practice

Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “How can an attorney help me with my Divorce or Separation in North Carolina?”   A Louisiana man, Anthony Lowery, has brought suit against Divorce Source, Inc. seeking return of $299 he paid the company for preparation of a…

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