Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?” Have you ever wondered why married couples are getting divorced in Charlotte, North Carolina? A new survey has revealed the “real reasons” why people in Charlotte file for divorce. In 2018, there were…
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Can You Date While Separated 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?” When you told your friends about your plans to seek a divorce, you may have heard from them something along the lines of, “There are…
Are Separation Agreements Mandatory in North Carolina?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?” If you are considering a legal separation in Charlotte or other parts of North Carolina, you probably have many questions on your mind. The most reasonable questions to ask…
How are Marital Debts (and Student Loans) Split in North Carolina Divorce?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” Family courts in North Carolina have a duty to categorize assets and debts and determine their value to distribute these assets and debts in a fair and equitable manner. The process is…
Custody Mediation in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” One of the most difficult parts of the divorce and separation process is coming to a custody agreement. It is important to look out for the…
Common Questions of Domestic Violence Victims
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m not getting along with my husband. We’ve been married two weeks and it was a mistake. Can’t I just get an annulment?” In today’s society, it is not unusual to hear about domestic violence happening within marriages.…
Can a Spouse be Forced Out of the Marital Home?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” Imagine this situation: You are separating from your spouse. For the duration of your marriage, you have shared the same marital home. Both of you want to stay in the home; neither…
Social Media can Have Unintended Consequences on Divorce
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is social media evidence used in divorce proceedings?” Going through a divorce is a major transition in life. Suddenly, your assets are being divided, custody arrangements are being set, and you are left negotiating with a soon-to-be-ex spouse…
California Passes Law Redefining “Separate and Apart”
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I keep my Kids from seeing the other parent?” Divorce often comes with new burdens, many of them financial. In addition to the cost of dividing your assets, paying attorneys and adjusting to a budget based on only…
New Jersey Court Says Divorce Not Grounds For Termination
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can any attorney help me with my family law needs in North Carolina?” Going through a divorce can be a difficult time for most people. You’re faced with the dissolution of your marriage, the division of your property and…