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Can You be Found in Contempt for Not Paying Child Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What children’s expenses are covered by child support?”   For all of us, the COVID-19 pandemic came out of the blue unexpectedly. As a result, the entire nation is dealing with the economic impact of the pandemic. Skyrocketing unemployment, business…

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How Does a Domestic Violence Charge Affect Divorce and Employment in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?”   A domestic violence charge can turn the accused’s life upside down in an instant. A conviction of domestic violence in North Carolina can lead to fines and jail time.…

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Can You Date While Separated in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m considering separating from my spouse; what actions should I refrain from doing?”   When you told your friends about your plans to seek a divorce, you may have heard from them something along the lines of, “There are…

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Filing Taxes After Divorce in 2020: Alimony, Child Support, and Equitable Distribution

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Who pays for the children’s health insurance and co-pays?”   Taxes should be considered when dealing with any family law-related issues such as alimony, child support, or equitable distribution. Getting divorced in 2020 can cause many tax surprising consequences. Forewarned…

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How to Get a Divorce in North Carolina Without Waiting a Year

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?”   Most people who want to get divorced wish to get it over with as quickly as possible, but what many of them do not realize is that North Carolina law requires…

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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 to Fight Against a Child Support Modification in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is the amount of child support decided in North Carolina?”   If your former spouse pays you child support, you need that money to raise your shared children and pay for their needs. However, if the other parent is…

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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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Is it Legal to Wiretap Your Spouse in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m considering separating from my spouse; what actions should I refrain from doing?”   Many divorcing spouses will stop at nothing to obtain a favorable divorce settlement, but how about recording your soon-to-be ex-spouse’s conversations secretly or spying on…

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