Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?” If you are getting divorced because your spouse engaged in an extramarital affair, you probably want to prove adultery in your divorce case. While North Carolina is a no-fault state for divorce, which…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How does custody work if one parent moves internationally?” Divorce is often a complicated and adversarial process. However, things can get even more confusing when a divorce involves partners living in different states. There are many potential legal issues…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?” When a marriage ends because one of the spouses cheated, the parties may wonder how adultery affects alimony in their North Carolina divorce. Is the spouse who had an extramarital affair entitled to…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How should I prepare if I intend to file for divorce in the near future?” It is never advised to disobey a legally binding and enforceable order issued by a family court in North Carolina. Refusal or failure to…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What children’s expenses are covered by child support?” In most cases, a child support obligation accounts for a large percentage of the supporting parent’s income. However, when circumstances change over time, the supporting parent may be able to petition…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” If your marriage is headed for divorce, there is little you can do to avoid an alimony award. However, judges in North Carolina do not automatically order alimony in every divorce case. Even if…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How long does getting a divorce take?” Divorce is almost always tough for both spouses. However, the divorce process can become even more complicated when one spouse refuses to sign divorce papers. If the decision to end the marriage…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” The short answer is: no, children cannot simply decide which parent to live with under North Carolina’s family law. However, a child’s preference to live with…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” As the end of the COVID-19 pandemic is nowhere in sight, parents and children are required to navigate online schooling and distance learning. Adjusting to the…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect who gets custody?” A partner’s addiction or problem with alcohol or drugs can put a significant strain on your relationship. In fact, addiction issues are one of the most common reasons for divorce. When marriage involves…