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Serving your spouse online? Divorce courts increasingly say it’s possible

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?”   If you’re preparing for a North Carolina divorce, you likely realize the first step will require formally notifying your spouse of your decision to end the marriage. This step is known…

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New York Criminal Case Has Serious Family Law Implications

Charlotte Divorce Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I sure someone for breaking up my marriage?”   It’s (thankfully) not very often that the criminal law and family law worlds collide and usually, when they do, something truly tragic has occurred. A recent case out of New York brought…

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Dividing Social Media Accounts In A Divorce

Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question ” Are overtime, bonuses, and commissions included in calculating child support?”   Most people have heard of divorces that turn nasty as couples fight over bank accounts, retirement funds, homes and even furniture. In a surprising…

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Social Media and Family Law

Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Who pays for the children’s health insurance and co-pays?”   We live in an age where, for many, it has almost become second nature to compose a Facebook post, tweet, text message or email. It can…

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Say No to social media and Yes to your marriage, says psychologist

Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question ” I’m considering separating from my spouse; what actions should I refrain from doing?”   Attorneys have long used Facebook and other social-media sites to compile evidence in divorce cases. Married users by the thousand have…

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Divorce should be tougher or it should be easier, depending on who you ask

Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “How can an attorney help me with my Divorce or Separation in North Carolina?”   Think divorce is tough? It’s not tough enough, say activists and legislators in several American states. Several high-profile American politicians—among them former presidential candidates…

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Company sells itself as cheaper online divorce alternative

Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “How can an attorney help me with my Divorce or Separation in North Carolina?”   Since its inception, the online realm’s “open source” mantra has seen so-called techies from points all over the world collaborating for the betterment of…

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Divorce? There’s an app for that, in some states

Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Do I need an attorney to get a Divorce in North Carolina?”   The technological innovations and wholesale changes to American culture brought on by the personal computer and high-speed word and document processing have reshaped the American business,…

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New York judge allows service of lawsuit via Facebook

Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “How long does getting a divorce take?”   “I’ll sue you!” How many times have you heard that? Not often, I hope, but what if the person who wants to sue you follows through? You might be paid a…

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