Five Common Questions About Divorce in North Carolina Couples who are considering divorce may be unsure of what to expect. There are many issues to think about, and it can seem daunting. An experienced North Carolina divorce attorney will answer your questions and guide the process to make it easier…
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How Does Marital Misconduct Affect Divorce?
How Does Marital Misconduct Affect Divorce? The decision to file for divorce is never easy. Sometimes, a marriage does not go as planned, and you and your spouse are no longer able to make your marriage work. You are not alone because according to the Centers for Disease Control and…
How Long Does a Contested Divorce Take?
How Long Does a Contested Divorce Take? Going through a divorce can be difficult, but it may be much more challenging when one party contests the divorce. When that happens, the divorce process becomes more lengthy, and it can extend how long it takes to complete the process. In North…
When Does Alimony End?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” As in other states, North Carolina allows for alimony in divorces unders some circumstances. Alimony, also called spousal support or maintenance, is money that one spouse pays to another as part of a divorce…
Absolute Divorce in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?” Couples marry each other with the hope that the union will last forever. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. In many cases, couples grow apart and no longer wish to remain together. When spouses…
Alimony After Remarriage in North Carolina: What Residents Should Know
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” When a married couple decides to file for divorce, a divorce attorney helps the couple determine if alimony (also called “spousal support”) is an appropriate factor to consider. When a spouse remarries, it can…
What are the Considerations of Divorce in North Carolina?
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?” The decision to end your marriage can be a difficult one. Once you know that…
Will I Get Alimony in a Divorce in North Carolina?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” When couples in North Carolina seek to end their marriages, they determine how to distribute their assets and debts in an equitable manner. In some cases, alimony is necessary for one or the other…
Separation vs. Divorce 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?” When two people decide to get married, there is often a “honeymoon period” that extends past the actual honeymoon trip. This period of new married…
When Will a Judge Award Alimony?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “When do you get alimony?” For many couples, getting married is the culmination of a loving relationship built on honesty and trust. It is not until the honeymoon period wears off that many couples realize the financial implications of…