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Can A Person Be Too Incompetent To Divorce?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?”   We’ve all heard that there are restrictions on marriage. For instance, those who are closely related may not be able to legally married, same with young people under a certain age. Another…

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Who pays for extracurricular activities in a divorce?

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?”   Some of the best Olympians on the world stage are children of divorced parents. Michael Phelps, Ryan Locthe, Gabby Douglas, you name ‘em. In…

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Divorce May Breed Defamation, But Is It Worth Trying to Sue Over It?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can any attorney help me with my family law needs in North Carolina?”   The process of divorce is inarguably one of the most stress-inducing times of a person’s life. Hurt feelings, finger-pointing and angry words are almost inevitable in…

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Chris Brown Receives Decisive Win in Custody Battle Over Daughter Royalty

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?”   Love him or hate him, Chris Brown has reportedly won another round in his ongoing custody dispute with ex Nia Guzman concerning their two-year-old daughter Royalty.…

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Divorce Filings Spike After Vacation

Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How Can I protect myself from my spouses spending habits?”   Most people spend all year looking forward to vacation. It’s a time to relax, unwind and enjoy the company of loved ones. Vacations would also seem to be a perfect opportunity…

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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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California Passes Law Redefining “Separate and Apart”

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I keep my Kids from seeing the other parent?”   Divorce often comes with new burdens, many of them financial. In addition to the cost of dividing your assets, paying attorneys and adjusting to a budget based on only…

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The Service (of Process) Issue: Divorce in Military Families

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does uncontested divorce mean?”   Divorce can be a complicated affair for any family, but for military families, the matter can be even more complex. It should go without saying that military families in general face unique challenges that…

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Dividing legal awards in a North Carolina divorce

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?”   One of the most difficult parts of a divorce can be agreeing to an equitable division of marital property. There are many components of the financial pie that need…

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Paternity in North Carolina

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What rules are there for Father’s Right in NC?”   When it comes to paternity, the law in North Carolina has been designed to favor married couples. Married couples benefit because when a child is born to a married couple,…

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