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Parenting Plans: Frequently Asked Questions

Published on: January 29, 2025 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Parenting Plans: Frequently Asked Questions

The most important job of any parent is to provide a healthy and loving environment for their child. When parents divorce, they need to work together to make decisions that will offer the best solutions for the kids. Parents who are separating or going through a divorce can benefit from a parenting plan. While primarily used in divorce situations, a parenting plan can also be useful anytime parents are not together, such as when they are not married. An experienced family law attorney will help you create a parenting plan that works best for your family.

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What is the Difference Between a Consent Order and a Separation Agreement in North Carolina?

Published on: February 24, 2021 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How can an attorney help me with my Divorce or Separation in North Carolina?”

If you are contemplating a divorce in North Carolina, you may be considering your options to resolve your disputes with the spouse. Often, couples think that going to court is their only option to get a divorce in North Carolina. However, that is not true. There are two viable alternatives to divorce litigation — a separation agreement and consent order. But what is the difference between the two?

What is a Consent Order and How can You Obtain it During a North Carolina Divorce?

Published on: September 2, 2020 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?”

In recent years, an increasing number of couples have opted for mediation and other alternative means of dispute resolution. While North Carolina courts recognize agreements regarding child custody without requiring parents to participate in the costly and emotionally-draining divorce litigation process, a court may invalidate or override such agreements if they are not in the child’s best interest.