Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?” Many couples want to use a safety net to protect themselves in case their marriage ends. A prenup is a useful tool that can make uncoupling easier and less…
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?” Your wedding is approaching and you are focusing on the many arrangements that you must make for your special day. One thing you might…
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?” While many millennials are delaying marriage, it is not rare for people to get married in their mid-20s nowadays. However, not all marriages are…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” In North Carolina, equitable distribution generally involves three main steps. The court conducts the three-step process when spouses file for divorce and cannot reach consensus on property division through negotiations. Regardless of…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?” You work hard and have achieved your desired level of success. It is understandable that you would want to protect your assets. For many, the decision to enter into a prenuptial…
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…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?” Prenuptial agreements are more than a plot point in a movie, a line in a song, or the butt of jokes about those marrying above or below their financial…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?” You have probably heard of a prenuptial agreement (“prenup”) – an agreement entered into by soon-to-be married couples to protect their assets. Prenuptial agreements are not the only agreements that couples have that can…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” It is a fairly common practice in the United States to consider a prenup before marriage. This is especially true if you are rich and/or famous and have substantial assets to protect.…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” Though you’ve likely heard of a prenup, either from a friend, a relative or in popular culture, postnups aren’t nearly as common. Though a much newer invention, experts in the family law…