Articles Posted in Divorce

How Long Will an Uncontested Divorce Take in North Carolina? When you make the decision to end your marriage, you and your spouse will begin the divorce process. In North Carolina, absolute divorce is the name given to divorce that ends your marriage. You may be hoping to dissolve your…

What to Know About No-Fault Divorce in North Carolina When you and your partner tie the knot, you do not expect it to end in divorce. The last thing you think about is going through life without your partner. Unfortunately, sometimes marriages do not work out. If you have explored…

Why is January Known as National Divorce Month? A new year is here, and with it comes changes, resolutions, and, in some cases, divorce. Many people refer to January as an unofficial divorce month. Certainly, January seems to be a month when more couples make the decision to end their…

Who Keeps the Dog in a Divorce? Your pets are part of your family. Often, couples have pets before they have children, and sometimes they have pets instead of kids. Most households own some type of pet. In fact, pet ownership has increased significantly over the last 30 years. As…

How Do I Change My Name Back When I Get Divorced? When you get married, it is customary to take your husband’s last name. In some cases, you may even choose to hyphenate your new and old names to form your new surname. If you later divorce, you may wish…

What is the Parent Education Program in North Carolina? As a parent, you are responsible for the care and well-being of your children. When you divorce, you and your spouse are both generally required to continue to provide for your children. Often, parents share custody of their children. This means…

Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With After a Divorce? Divorce can create a difficult situation for families. Generally, parents both have legal custody of their children and can make important decisions regarding their health, education, and more. Typically, a child will reside with one parent and have…

Military Divorce FAQ The decision to end your marriage is a difficult one, and that holds true whether you are in the military or not. When one or both of you are serving in the military, it can bring up some questions. You may wonder about the steps to divorce…

What is Spousal Abandonment? Every state in the country now has no-fault divorce in place. No-fault divorce means that neither party needs to blame the other for the end of their marriage. In North Carolina, spouses may decide to seek a no-fault divorce, but what happens when one spouse abandons…

Arnold & Smith, PLLC Wins Gold for Charlotte’s Best in Family Law 2023 Family law is one of the most personal and emotionally charged areas of legal practice. That’s why receiving Gold for Charlotte’s Best in Family Law 2023 is such an incredible honor for our firm. It reflects not…