Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m considering separating from my spouse; what actions should I refrain from doing?” Going through a divorce or separation in North Carolina can be extremely difficult. It can be hard to come to terms with the fact that…
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What Happens to My Bank Account After Divorce?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” It is not uncommon for couples who get married to have a joint bank account. A joint bank account makes paying for shared expenses easier than having to go through two separate…
Adoption by Stepparents 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?” Adoption is beautiful. Whether a family is adopting a child from foster care or a stepparent is adopting a child from the blended family, adoption is…
Searching for Assets During Divorce
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” When a marriage is falling apart, one of the first things that might happen is one or both spouses losing trust in one another. While not present in every divorce case, it…
What is an Emergency Child Custody Order?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” Determining child custody during a divorce can be a difficult process for every party involved. Tension might be filling the air and emotions are likely running…
Three Major Issues in Family Law Cases
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” Every divorce and family law case is different because every family is different. There are different family dynamics, marital assets, and child custody disputes. While the specific facts of each case are…
Child Testimony in North Carolina Divorce
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” Most parents do not want their children to become pawns in a divorce. However, emotions are often running high in divorce and even the best parents…
Social Media and Your Divorce
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Should I delete old posts or censor new posts while going through a divorce?” Divorce is difficult. Suddenly, two people who have spent a portion of their lives, regardless of how long or short of a time, together are…
What is Spousal Privilege?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?” Marriage brings about different experiences and problems that you might not face on your own, such as raising children, figuring out how to merge your finances, and many others.…
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…