Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “Are overtime, bonuses, and commissions included in calculating child support?” A recent article on the Huffington Post discussed the trend of couples that are interested in either mediated or collaborative divorces. The author of the article noted how in some cases these could…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What rules are there for Father’s Right in NC?” In a continuation of the last post, let’s discuss several more bits of advice offered by motivational speaker Gerald Rogers. Rogers has gained online fame after posting a note to his Facebook page listing…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “Can any attorney help me with my family law needs in North Carolina?” Anyone that has ever gone through a divorce likely understands just how hard marriage can be and how much work it takes to keep one together. That’s why a recently…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “How is the amount of child support decided in North Carolina?” A recent article on CaféMom.com focused on several examples of bad advice that women going through a divorce often hear. The author of the piece says that after she separated from her…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “How much does it cost to get divorced, and how does the billing process work?” A recent financial disclosure form by the CEO of Best Buy reveals just how pricey divorce can sometimes be. The Chief Executive of Best Buy, Hubert Joly, announced…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?” In a bizarre case that highlights just how strange some celebrity splits can be, Black Keys guitarist Dan Auerbach and his wife have finalized their divorce. TMZ recently confirmed that the final settlement papers have been filled in…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “How can an attorney help me with my Divorce or Separation in North Carolina?” We’ve discussed what’s known as the “gray divorce” trend several times before. Increasingly large numbers of people over the age of 50 have decided to file for divorce, many…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “Does adultery affect who gets custody?” It appears Simon Cowell’s messy relationship with his good friend’s wife can now move forward publicly as Lauren Silverman and her former husband announced that their divorce settlement has been finalized. The split between Lauren and Andrew…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “What happens when a person’s income is not guaranteed and fluctuates from year to year?” A recent divorce case in Texas has highlighted a little-known aspect of immigration law that might impact the divorces of recently immigrated individuals across the country in ways…
Attorney Matthew R. Arnold answering the question: “When do you get alimony?” Things appear to be heating up in the Rupert and Wendi Murdoch divorce case. Mr. Murdoch surprised his wife of 14 years with divorce papers only a month ago and already Mrs. Murdoch appears to be changing her…