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…
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…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect my divorce case?” Although couples can obtain a no-fault divorce in North Carolina, marital misconduct may play a prominent role in divorce proceedings. Specifically, any acts that constitute marital misconduct may affect such aspects of divorce…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What rules are there for Father’s Right in NC?” In the midst of a divorce, the focus is on which parent will be awarded custody of the children. What most people do not know, though, is that there are…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?” A recent divorce debacle playing out in the UK represents an all too common reality for some. The husband in the case, a Russian billionaire, has utterly refused to comply with any aspect of…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” Everyone knows that custody and visitation are among the most contentious parts of many divorces. Parents are understandably motivated to secure as much time as possible…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is the amount of child support decided in North Carolina?” Family law is an aspect of our legal system that can sometimes seem immune to change. It can take years for the family law world to react to…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is an Absolute Divorce?” For those only passingly familiar with the judicial system, it can be confusing to understand the process of a family law case. You may have heard that everyone has a right to a trial…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?” As anyone who has ever been through a divorce with children knows, custody is almost always the thorniest issue to be resolved. Though it can be difficult to reach…
Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” When we think of custody disputes we normally think of fights between divorcing parents, sometimes grandparents. Though these do represent the vast majority of cases,…