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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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Do Stepparents Have to Pay Child Support?

Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “How is the amount of child support decided in North Carolina?”   We generally assume that the responsibility for supporting children financially falls squarely on the biological parents, either directly or through child support payments. Stepparents are seen as…

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New Survey Ranks Cities According To Divorce Rate

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold being interviewed on the Legal Forum. This was recorded in Charlotte, North Carolina. Topics discussed include: How to choose a divorce lawyer? How long does a divorce take? How much does a divorce cost? When can a person get an annulment?   A…

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Man Secretly Divorces Wife In An Attempt To Protect His Money

Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What does uncontested divorce mean?”   Though it’s best when both sides know that a split is around the corner, it does happen on occasion that one party feels blindsided by the filing of divorce papers.…

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Study highlights the benefits of co-parenting

Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?”   It’s a common refrain among those in unhappy marriages: staying together for the sake of the kids is the right thing to do. Though it’s…

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Does Reconciliation After Divorce Undo Settlement Agreement?

Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matt Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?”   Most people think that once a divorce is over, it’s over. After all, you’ve spent substantial time and money trying to undo your ties to another person, why…

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How to determine jurisdiction in a multistate custody dispute

Matt Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?”   The country today is a very different place than it was several decades ago. People are far more mobile, thanks to improved transportation and technology. As a result, jobs…

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The Benefits Of Prenuptial Agreements For Same-Sex Couples

Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “When do you get alimony?”   Family law experts have long said that not enough people consider the potential value of a prenuptial agreement. Too often what family law attorneys hear is that prenuptial agreements are…

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New Hampshire Court Says Judges Can’t Undo a Divorce

Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question ” If I remarry, can they look at my new spouse’s income?”   It isn’t uncommon for couples in the midst of a divorce to have second thoughts, wondering whether the decision was actually the right…

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Case Demonstrates Difference Between Separate vs. Marital Property

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold being interviewed on the Legal Forum. This was recorded in Charlotte, North Carolina. Topics discussed include: How to choose a divorce lawyer? How long does a divorce take? How much does a divorce cost? When can a person get an annulment?   One…

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