Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How does custody work if one parent moves internationally?” Relocating following a divorce is always a tough decision. However, moving out of state or country with a child or children after a divorce is even more difficult and complicated…
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When can a North Carolina Judge Change Your Child Custody Order?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?” When parents get divorced or separated, the court issues a child custody order that puts the custody arrangement in writing. However, child custody orders are not necessarily permanent. In…
North Carolina Enacts New Collaborative Law: How can it Benefit Your Divorce Case?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What rules are there for Father’s Right in NC?” North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed the Uniform Collaborative Law Act – also known as HB 32 – into law on July 1, 2020. The new law enacted the Uniform…
How to Minimize the Cost of Your Divorce in North Carolina
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?” If you are going through a divorce in North Carolina, you are probably wondering how much the process will cost. According to a 2020…
Benefits of Mediation in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can you guarantee I will get the resolution I want?” If you and your spouse are capable of reasonable negotiations after deciding to end your marriage, mediation may be the best option to help you finalize your divorce faster…
Five Tips for Creating a Parenting Plan That Actually Works
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?” Not all child custody cases proceed to court. In North Carolina, divorced or separated parents have the option to work out a parenting plan among themselves. Your parenting plan…
Five Mistakes That Could Hurt Your Child Custody Case in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?” For many parents who are going through a divorce, child custody becomes their top priority. In fact, many parents do not care that much about alimony and property distribution…
How Does the Equitable Distribution Process Work in North Carolina?
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…
Survey Reveals Why People in Charlotte Get Divorced
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…
Five Tips to Protect Your Credit Score During a North Carolina Divorce
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?” While a divorce is a great opportunity to start your life with a clean slate, there are certain things you can do that could…