Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?” Most people who want to get divorced wish to get it over with as quickly as possible, but what many of them do not realize is that North Carolina law requires…
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Is it Legal to Wiretap Your Spouse in North Carolina?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m considering separating from my spouse; what actions should I refrain from doing?” Many divorcing spouses will stop at nothing to obtain a favorable divorce settlement, but how about recording your soon-to-be ex-spouse’s conversations secretly or spying on…
North Carolina’s ‘Self-Help Packet’ for Divorced Without an Attorney: Does it Really Work?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Do I need an attorney to get a Divorce in North Carolina?” If you cannot afford a Charlotte divorce attorney, North Carolina’s court system has another option that does not require you to pay for legal representation. The North…
Divorcing Military Personnel: Special Considerations for Children
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?” Whether you are in the military, or you have a spouse who is in the military, you experience particular strains to your marriage that not every couple does. Dealing…
Is a Collaborative Divorce Right for You?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?” Divorcing couples in North Carolina can choose to go through the collaborative process to get a divorce rather than going through litigation. This is a good option for some couples, but not everyone will…
Different Types of Divorces in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m considering separating from my spouse; what actions should I refrain from doing?” The decision to get a divorce can be difficult to make. Whether there was infidelity in your marriage, irreconcilable differences, or you and your partner…
Financial Considerations During a Divorce in North Carolina
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?” Going through a divorce can be stressful. You are suddenly tasked with splitting up a life that you built with another person and dividing…
Who Pays Legal Fees in a Divorce?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I get the judge to order my spouse to pay my attorney’s fees in a property division case?” Divorce can take its toll on a person emotionally, mentally, and even financially. The financial cost of a divorce depends…
False Allegations Made During Divorce: Here is What You Need to Know
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How should I prepare if I intend to file for divorce in the near future?” Stressful situations can make people do unthinkable things, things that you would never expect an individual could be capable of based off of your…
Do I Need My Spouse’s Consent for a Divorce?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How can an attorney help me with my Divorce or Separation in North Carolina?” We live in a society in which nearly 50% of all marriages end in divorce. Sometimes two people choose to end their marriage amicably after…