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Divorce With Kids in North Carolina: What You Need to Know

Published on: June 10, 2026 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Divorce With Kids in North Carolina: What You Need to Know

The decision to end your marriage is never an easy one and is especially difficult when you have children. It is estimated that about half of all divorces involve children under the age of 18. When you have children, you likely face a few issues that those without children do not have to handle. While divorce with kids can be a bit more complicated, it does not mean that you have to have a stressful or difficult uncoupling. There are some things to understand about divorce with kids that will help you navigate the process.

Child Custody

What Happens if a Parent Fails to Pay Child Support?

Published on: June 5, 2026 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

What Happens if a Parent Fails to Pay Child Support?

Children are born to two parents. Regardless of whether parents stay together or split up, they must provide for their kids. In North Carolina, both parents are supposed to ensure that they pay for the basic needs of their children. Often, the children live primarily with one parent while the other parent has regular visitation. The non-custodial parent generally pays child support. Many people wonder what happens if a parent fails to pay child support.

Court-Ordered Child Support

What is Beta Parenting?

Published on: May 27, 2026 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

What is Beta Parenting?

There are many types of parenting styles and various names to describe them. You have probably heard of helicopter parenting, free-range parenting, lighthouse parenting, tiger moms, and others. These parenting styles are generally part of broader categories of authoritative, permissive, and uninvolved. One of the latest trends is called beta parenting. Parenting styles can impact your child, and differing styles can affect your marriage.

What is Beta Parenting?

What to Know About Domestic Violence Protective Orders

Published on: May 20, 2026 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

What to Know About Domestic Violence Protective Orders

Personal relationships are complex. We are usually very trusting of our loved ones. However, there are times when a relationship takes a turn for the worse. When someone you love harms you or threatens to impose harm, it can be terrifying. A victim of domestic violence or abuse needs a way to protect themselves from future harm. A domestic violence protective order is a legal way to prevent contact and abuse in the future. A knowledgeable attorney will help guide you through the process of obtaining a protective order.

What is a Domestic Violence Protective Order?

Understanding Financial Disclosure in North Carolina Divorce

Published on: May 13, 2026 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Understanding Financial Disclosure in North Carolina Divorce

In North Carolina, divorce requires the equitable distribution of a couple’s marital assets. Distributing assets and debts in divorce begins with a complete review and evaluation of a couple’s finances. Both spouses must provide financial information and details as part of the divorce. A full understanding of financial disclosure is essential to ensuring an accurate assessment and distribution. A knowledgeable Charlotte divorce attorney will help guide you through the financial disclosure process.

What is Financial Disclosure?

Five Tips for a Stress-Free Divorce

Published on: May 6, 2026 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Five Tips for a Stress-Free Divorce

Divorce is one of the most stressful changes that you will encounter in your life. The separation and divorce periods are extremely traumatic and can result in anxiety. To make life easier for yourself, your children, and even your family and friends, you will want to develop a strategy that will reduce the stress associated with ending your marriage. Here are five tips to help you get on the path toward a stress-free divorce.

Don’t Dwell on the Past

How Much Does it Cost to Get Divorced in North Carolina?

Published on: April 29, 2026 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

How Much Does it Cost to Get Divorced in North Carolina?

The decision to end your marriage is often a difficult one. As you begin the process of separation and divorce, one of the most common questions that couples have is how much it will cost. The cost to get a divorce is not the same for everyone. There are various factors that will impact the process. It is helpful to understand the issues that could impact the costs associated with obtaining a divorce.

No-Fault Divorce in North Carolina

Tips for Handling Finances After Divorce

Published on: April 22, 2026 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Tips for Handling Finances After Divorce

Divorce can take a toll on your emotions, but it can also cause financial stress. When a couple ends their marriage they both have to re-think their economic matters and make decisions that will take them in new directions. As you go through separation and divorce, you will want to begin to take steps to secure your financial future apart from your spouse.

Properly Assess Debts

Child Custody and Parenting Time in North Carolina

Published on: April 15, 2026 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Child Custody and Parenting Time in North Carolina

When parents choose to divorce, there are many consequential decisions that they must make. Of these, the most significant decisions are those that impact the children. It is helpful to have a good basic understanding of child custody and parenting time options in North Carolina. Typically, a child will reside primarily with one parent, while the other parent has regular visitation or parenting time.

Types of Child Custody

Social Media During Divorce: Protect Yourself

Published on: April 8, 2026 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Social Media During Divorce: Protect Yourself

Navigating your life throughout the divorce process can be tricky at best. In North Carolina, the process for no-fault divorce is lengthy because it requires a full year of separation before a divorce can be granted. With all the stress of divorce, you need to know how to best protect yourself during the process. You need to do everything you can to make the divorce settlement process as easy and stress-free as possible.

Social Media Can Impact Your Divorce