Charlotte Divorce Lawyer Blog

Lawyer wants Divorce Settlement Re-Do

Published on: May 16, 2011 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

According to an article on Yahoo.com (Citing Madoff fraud, lawyer wants divorce deal do-over), a prominant real estate lawyer in New York has sued his ex-wife to reopen their divorce settlement. As crazy as this may seem, there is actually a well established legal concept called “mutal mistake” which may allow for the contract to be set aside. The concept of “mutual mistake” allows for a contract to be set aside when there is a mutual mistake as to some important fact or provision. This means that both sides have to have the same misunderstanding.

Sign #7 that Your Honey May Cheat – They Brag About Being Able to Attract Others

Published on: May 12, 2011 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

According to Yahoo.com and Match.com, the seventh sign that your signficant other may cheat is if they routinely brag about their ability to attract others. Cheaters tend to be insecure and make up for it by bragging about their ability to attract others. This makes them feel better about themselves. A person like this is going to need a lot of coddling and ego-stroking, something most people aren’t real thrilled about doing.

Sign #6 that Your Honey May Cheat – They Lie About Little Things

Published on: May 10, 2011 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

According to Yahoo.com and Match.com, the sixth sign that your significant other may cheat is if they are the type to lie about little things. If you are dating someone who cannot tell the truth, even about little things, watch out. These types of character traits can run deep. If the person is willing to lie about little things, chances are good that they are willing to lie about important things too.

Sign #5 That Your Honey May Cheat – They Have Never Been Alone

Published on: May 5, 2011 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

According to Yahoo.com and Match.com, the fifth sign that your significant other may cheat is if they are the type who is always with someone. If they are the type who is never without a mate, this should be a red flag. They typically go from one relationship to another rather than ever being alone for any appreciable period of time. These types do not bother with evaluating why the relationship did not work out. Rather, they focus on filling the void with another significant other as soon as possible. Filling a void is not likely to form the basis of a long lasting relationship.

Sign #4 Your Honey May Cheat – They Admit to Cheating Before

Published on: May 3, 2011 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

According to Match.com and Yahoo.com, the fourth sign that your significant other may cheat is if they admit to having cheated on previous exes but have a rationalization for it. If they have done it before and have found a way to rationalize it, watch out! If they do this, there is a good chance they may do it again. If they do it to you, maybe they will be rationalizing it to their next significant other. This nasty cycle has to end somewhere.

Sign #3 Your Honey May Cheat – They Say they Want “No Strings Attached”

Published on: April 28, 2011 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

According to Match.com and Yahoo.com, the third sign that your significant othe rmay cheat is if they want a “no strings attached” relationship. If they say this, you should beware. This one should be a no-brainer, but don’t fall into the “I can change them” trap. Just take them at their word and let them go “play the field.” Any words like this should be considered a red flag. Never push a person to be in a committed relationship that they do not want to be in. Just accept it for what it is and move on.

Sign #2 Your Honey May Cheat – They are Emotionally Absent

Published on: April 26, 2011 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

According to Match.com and Yahoo.com, the second sign that your significant other may cheat is if they are emotionally absent. If you constantly feel like you have to pry the truth from your partner, this should be a warning sign. A person like this may find it easy to tell you what you want to hear, but find it difficult to deliver on their promises to spend more time together when push comes to shove. The same thing may go for promises to spend more time together, they may promise it and never deliver.

Sign #1 Your Honey May Cheat – They Keep You a Secret

Published on: April 21, 2011 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

According to the article by Match.com and Yahoo.com, the first sign that your significant other may cheat on you is if they keep you a secret from their family and friends. If you feel like you are only meeting some of your significant other’s friend and family, or that they are compartmentalizing you, this may be an indicator of infidelity. Maybe they are looking for someone else or have already found someone else.

Charlotte Divorce Lawyer Blog Explores 7 Signs Your Honey May Cheat

Published on: April 19, 2011 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

According to an article by Match.com and Yahoo.com, there are seven signs your honey may cheat on you. For many kinds of divorce cases, particularly those involving spousal support, adultery can be a game changer. So, we think it is worthwhile to consider signs which a spouse might look for which suggest infidelity. These may seem like commons sense indictors of cheating. But, pay attention and it could pay dividends.

Substance Abuse and Family Law (4 of 4)

Published on: April 15, 2011 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

16. Pain that Never Ends
Prescription drug addiction is one of the most common kinds of addiction. Abusers learn many different tricks for getting their pills. Back pain is one of the most common symptoms used to get pain medications because it is nondescript and hard to prove. It is also fairly easy to fake. If a young, healthy person claims to be suffering from chronic back pain and asks for narcotic pain medications, watch closely. Another tactic is going to more than one doctor and getting prescriptions for the same kinds of drugs. If a person says they cannot take NSAIDS, that is a red flag because the only thing left is a narcotic painkiller.

17. Sickness without a Cause
When people are abusing alcohol or drugs, they tend not to feel well much of the time. So, frequent vague illnesses can be a sign that something is wrong. They may also be using sickness as a reason to skip work. There are usually many different explanations which are difficult to prove or disprove. Also, low energy, fatigue and depression that all comes on suddenly without reason may be caused by withdrawal from the drug. Withdrawal sympoms can also be accompanied by irritability and flashes of anger.

18. Paranoia and Panic Attacks
Paranoia attacks are a well-known problem for anyone who has smoked pot. They are also a common side effect of many other drugs and alcohol. Stimulants can also cause panic attacks. These problems are often temporary, but the drugs or alcohol can actually change a person’s personality. Cocaine, in particular, alters the brain and can cause a variety of psychological problems, including paranoia. Drug or alcohol abusers may develop social anxiety, feel nervous and anxious in public situations and avoid them whenever possible.