Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Does adultery affect my divorce case?” It’s common for people to think through the potential impact a divorce could have on their lives. For instance, would the divorce cause problems among family members or force…
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Changing Society Leads To Increase In “Twilight” Divorces In South Korea
Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?” We’ve discussed before the trend in the U.S. concerning late-in-life divorce, despite the fact that the overall divorce rate appears to be declining, divorce among…
What Do Children Think About Divorce?
Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “How can an attorney help me with my Divorce or Separation in North Carolina?” A recent survey conducted by a British family law organization, Resolution, shed light on the divorce process by revealing some interesting statistics. Importantly, and…
Khloe and Lamar example of how a divorce is only final when it’s final
Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question ” I’m not getting along with my husband. We’ve been married two weeks and it was a mistake. Can’t I just get an annulment?” As an example of how a divorce is only final when…
Child Support In A North Carolina Divorce
Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What children’s expenses are covered by child support?” If you have children and are facing a divorce, you likely want to understand more about the child support system and how it works in North Carolina.…
Are Gifts Considered Income When Calculating Child Support?
Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question ” Are overtime, bonuses, and commissions included in calculating child support?” Everyone knows that income plays a role in divorce. It can impact not only child support obligations, but also spousal support and, in some…
Divorce Battles Over Dogs
Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?” Family law attorneys are used to hearing and seeing it all. The combination of anger, embarrassment and hurt feelings can combine to cause good people to act out…
Father of bride pauses wedding procession to honor stepfather
Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question ” I’m not getting along with my husband. We’ve been married two weeks and it was a mistake. Can’t I just get an annulment?” A father’s gesture at his daughter’s wedding is tugging at the…
What happens if your former spouse stops paying child support?
Charlotte Divorce Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What children’s expenses are not covered by child support?” If your former spouse stops paying court ordered child support it can create a lot of problems. You may depend on that money to pay bills…
Rights of Stepparents in Custody Disputes
Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?” When we think of custody disputes we normally think of fights between divorcing parents, sometimes grandparents. Though these do represent the vast majority of cases,…