Child Abandonment in North Carolina About 18.3 million children are living in families without their fathers, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That equates to about one in four children in the United States. Most often, it is a father who abandons a child, but a child could also be…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” If you are considering donating your eggs, you will want to make sure you speak with a trusted family law attorney before committing to the process.…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” It is not uncommon for a divorced parent to petition a North Carolina court to terminate the parental rights of their former spouse. However, many people…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” When most people think of custody of children, they usually think of disputes between the biological parents. However, custody does not always have to involve a…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I keep my Kids from seeing the other parent?” When thinking of adoption, most people think about a young child being adopted by a family that is going to take care of him or her for the rest…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down an important victory for supporters of gay parental rights. How did they do that? By remaining silent. The case…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What children’s expenses are covered by child support?” The desire to have a child of your own is a powerful one for many people. Though most are able to do so easily, there are many couples who cannot. Either…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” What is a mother? A father? A parent? Though these concepts have long avoided detailed examination by the courts, times are changing and specific definitions will…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” Most people remember that the Supreme Court’s momentous decision last year in the Obergefell case made gay marriage legal across the country. Despite the important decision,…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” The New York Court of Appeals (the state’s highest court) will grapple with a tricky legal question that has become increasingly important in the family law…