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…
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What is Arbitration in Divorce Conflict?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can you guarantee I will get the resolution I want?” Divorce can be complicated, and many times couples find themselves embroiled in a battle. The settlement in a divorce includes details regarding how to divide property and assets, matters…
What is an Annulment?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold being interviewed on the Legal Forum. This was recorded in Charlotte, North Carolina. Topics discussed include: How to choose a divorce lawyer? How long does a divorce take? How much does a divorce cost? When can a person get an annulment? When…
Parenting Plans in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What children’s expenses are covered by child support?” Divorce can be a stressful time in your life and in the lives of your whole family. When parents end a marriage it can create a chaotic and difficult period of…
Do We Need a Prenuptial Agreement?
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…
What is Marital Separation in North Carolina?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Do I have to be living separately to meet with a lawyer about divorce?” Going through a separation and divorce can be a painful time in your life. Once you and your spouse decide to end your marriage, the…
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…
Prepping for Property Division in a North Carolina Divorce
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” Although there is a degree of nobility involved in pursuing a minimalist lifestyle that attempts to obtain as little debt and unnecessary living items as possible, the reality is that for many…
The Costs of Divorce: What North Carolina Residents Should Know
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How much does it cost to get divorced, and how does the billing process work?” In contemporary American society, just about every adult resident can identify as a consumer. We pay for food, shelter, entertainment, and even education. Because…
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…