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Partner Concealing Marital Assets? Your Next Steps

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?”   Divorce is typically understood to be hard on both parties involved. If you add in a little bit of animosity between the spouses, or even a heated disagreement, things…

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Who Gets the House in My North Carolina Divorce?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?”   Dividing the marital home is one of the most complicated parts of a divorce for two reasons. First, the home is usually the married couple’s most valuable asset. Second,…

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How Does the Equitable Distribution Process Work in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?”   In North Carolina, equitable distribution generally involves three main steps. The court conducts the three-step process when spouses file for divorce and cannot reach consensus on property division through negotiations. Regardless of…

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Three Things to Consider When Looking for a Place to Live During Your North Carolina Divorce

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?”   Filing for divorce is not the only tough decision a spouse has to make when a marriage hits rock bottom. Looking for a new home during the divorce process…

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How to Split Up the 401(k) Plan Assets in a North Carolina Divorce?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?”   No one ever thinks that their marriage is going to end someday, which is why the vast majority of us are never prepared for it when it does happen. Going through the…

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How are Marital Debts (and Student Loans) Split in North Carolina Divorce?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?”   Family courts in North Carolina have a duty to categorize assets and debts and determine their value to distribute these assets and debts in a fair and equitable manner. The process is…

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What Happens to Cryptocurrencies During a North Carolina Divorce?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?”   Since Bitcoin and a plethora of other cryptocurrencies have become a crucial – and rather sizeable – investment and currency in many people’s lives, you may be wondering about…

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Pet Ownership and ‘Custody’ After a North Carolina Divorce

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?”   Dividing property during a divorce – also known as distribution in North Carolina – is a grueling experience. Fighting over child custody is often a disheartening…

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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…

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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…

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