Divorce

What to Include in a Parenting Plan in North Carolina

Published on: May 28, 2025 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

What to Include in a Parenting Plan in North Carolina

When parents divorce, they have an obligation to continue to provide for their children’s needs and spend time with their children. A parenting plan is the ideal option to provide both parents with the framework for how to parent together after they divorce. There are several types of parenting plans. The plan is a good way to promote harmonious parenting that will make life after divorce easier for the whole family.

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Is Your Divorce High Conflict or Low Conflict?

Published on: May 21, 2025 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Is Your Divorce High Conflict or Low Conflict?

Going through a divorce can be one of the most stressful situations in your life. Even though a divorce may be considered “no-fault”, it still may have some challenges. Divorce almost always has some degree of conflict and may be classified as high or low conflict. A knowledgeable divorce attorney will help you navigate divorce and help you reduce the conflict that may be happening.

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What is Silent Divorce?

Published on: May 14, 2025 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

What is Silent Divorce?

Marriage always has its ups and downs. As couples navigate their lives together, they often come across some rough patches. Many times, partners are able to work through their differences and get their marriage back on track. Other times, the relationship continues to degrade and spiral into a place where married couples turn into roommates. Sometimes, couples continue their marriage in this way.

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Is It Best to File For Divorce First?

Published on: May 7, 2025 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Is It Best to File For Divorce First?

When you get married, you do not expect the union to end. Unfortunately, sometimes two people don’t get along and cannot make their marriage work. In North Carolina, the law allows for no-fault divorce. One of the important requirements for obtaining a divorce is that couples must live apart for at least a year before they may seek to dissolve the marriage. Many people wonder whether it is beneficial to file for divorce first. An experienced Charlotte divorce attorney will guide you through the process.

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What is Conscious Co-Parenting?

Published on: April 30, 2025 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

What is Conscious Co-Parenting?

Divorce can take its toll on all members of the family. Parents often worry that divorce will cause their children irreparable emotional harm. Parents need to be mindful of how they handle the many issues revolving around divorce so they make the process as easy for children as possible. One way to help kids through the separation and divorce period and beyond is with a technique called conscious co-parenting. Co-parenting is an arrangement of custody in which both parents share time with their children.

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Managing Summer Vacation After Divorce

Published on: April 23, 2025 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Managing Summer Vacation After Divorce

When going through a separation and divorce, you develop new family norms and establish routines. Now, summer is coming and it can bring some challenges. The typical daily life will be different now that school is not in session. Your needs and the needs of your children are likely to change during the summer months when kids are not attending school. It will take some effort to ensure that you and your children experience a happy season.

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Divorce and Bankruptcy

Published on: April 2, 2025 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Divorce and Bankruptcy

Divorce can be complicated even in the best of circumstances, but it can be even more difficult when a couple is experiencing financial difficulties. In some cases, divorce intersects with bankruptcy. One or both parties may feel the need to file for bankruptcy. You may wonder how to resolve divorce when bankruptcy is one of the issues. A knowledgeable divorce attorney will answer your questions and help guide you through the divorce process.

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What is the Difference Between Assets and Income?

Published on: March 26, 2025 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

What is the Difference Between Assets and Income?

Divorce requires you and your spouse to identify and divide all your property and assets. In North Carolina, the law provides for an equal or equitable distribution of marital property in divorce. Both spouses must provide their financial information that details their assets. You must identify your marital and separate property as well as disclose your income as part of the divorce proceedings. An experienced divorce attorney will assist you through the divorce process from start to finish.

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Who Keeps the Home in a Divorce?

Published on: March 12, 2025 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Who Keeps the Home in a Divorce?

The marital home is likely one of the most valuable of all your assets. When couples divorce, they need to come to an agreement about how to divide their property, including the house. It is important to have a good understanding of your options so you can make a decision that is best for you and your family. A knowledgeable divorce attorney will answer your questions and help you through the process to achieve an equal distribution of your assets.

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No-Fault Divorce in North Carolina

Published on: February 19, 2025 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

No-Fault Divorce in North Carolina

In years gone by, when couples wanted to divorce, they had to have a good reason to do so. The legal reasons for divorce are also called grounds for divorce. Today, every state in the country has no-fault divorce. The rules or qualifications for obtaining a no-fault divorce vary by state. North Carolina has some requirements for a no-fault divorce. In North Carolina, divorce is also called by the legal name of absolute divorce. This simply means that a couple ends their marriage completely.

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