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…
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How can You Avoid an Alimony Award in North Carolina?
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…
Divorce Rates Have Spiked in Charlotte Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?” Apparently, the COVID-19 pandemic and its stay-at-home orders throughout the country have wreaked havoc on marriages. Or at least that is what a new analysis of court filings in Charlotte, North…
Spying on Your Spouse During a Divorce: Can it Help or Hurt Your Case 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 marriage counselors almost unanimously agree that trust issues can destroy a relationship, many married individuals cannot simply overcome mistrust. When trust issues enter the…
How Will Divorce Affect Your Green Card and Immigration Status in North Carolina?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?” If you are a foreigner married to a citizen of the United States, you may wonder whether divorce would affect your immigration status or green card. Will your North…
Can You Get a North Carolina Divorce if Your Spouse Does Not Want to End the Marriage?
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 divorced is a tough one. When one spouse wants to get a divorce, that does not necessarily mean that the other…
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…
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…
Cheating and Divorce
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…
What does and (doesn’t) happen if your divorce case goes to trial?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?” Many people have skewed views of what happens in a courtroom. Television and movies have done a disservice to our understanding of what really goes in when you’re in front of a judge. We…