dispute resolution

What is a High-Conflict Divorce?

Published on: July 24, 2024 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

What is a High-Conflict Divorce?

In North Carolina, as in other states, married couples may request a divorce based on irreconcilable differences. No other grounds for divorce generally apply to those who seek to end their marriages in North Carolina. Sometimes, couples are engaged in a contentious divorce. This is also sometimes called a high-conflict divorce. It happens when couples are having more difficulty than usual coming to an agreement regarding the terms of a divorce settlement.

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What is a Parenting Coordinator?

Published on: July 17, 2024 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

What is a Parenting Coordinator?

Going through a divorce when you have children can cause a number of conflicts to arise between parents. Parents typically need to resolve the major issues concerning their kids, such as primary residence, visitation, and sharing parenting responsibilities. In some cases, parents have difficulty trying to come to an agreement about co-parenting. That is not hard to understand because many parents have different parenting styles and expectations. In these instances, a parenting coordinator may be helpful in resolving parenting conflicts.

What is a Parenting Coordinator?

What is the Difference Between Mediation and Arbitration in Family Law Cases?

Published on: April 7, 2021 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?”

Mediation and arbitration are two alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods available in some family law cases in North Carolina. These two forms of ADR allow the parties to settle a dispute without court interference.

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.