Little Rock Legal Blog
What will happen during probate?
Probate is a process that people like to say bad things about. The reality is this process is meant to be helpful. Fidelity explains it is the legal process for settling an estate. Not every estate will go through probate in Arkansas. However, if your loved one's...
Facts about bankruptcy credit counseling requirements
Once you decide to file bankruptcy in Arkansas, you will have quite a few things to get done before you file and during the actual process. Providing information about your finances is a large part of your responsibility, but you also have to meet the law's...
Infidelity and its impact on divorce
Arkansas couples who file for divorce must choose the reason why they seek to end the marriage legally. There exist two categories for grounds to end a marriage. Under a no-fault divorce, the couple agrees that they no longer get along. A fault divorce requests the...
Anxiety resulting from post-divorce legal issues
Working through one’s divorce can be very tough, not only because of the possible financial impact but because of the emotional toll that the divorce process can have as well. Even after someone gets a divorce and does everything in their power to find an ideal...
The court keeps child support and child custody separate
Lumping together child support and child custody seems to be an obvious thing to do. After all, they both involve the care of the child. However, it is not that clear cut when it comes to the law. Child support and child custody are two separate issues under Arkansas...
Covenant marriage: a divorce deterrent?
Approximately 40% of all first marriages in the United States ended in divorce at the beginning of the 21st century. Troubled by the statistics, lawmakers in a handful of states sought to reverse the trend by making divorce more difficult. The result was covenant...
Remember your estate plan when you get divorced
Most people in Arkansas who has gone through a divorce will admit that the experience can be emotionally and financially challenging. If you are getting a divorce, you will want to find ways to protect yourself today while also preparing for your new life as a single...
What are my rights as the noncustodial parent?
When you and your child's other parent are no longer together, you will have to go through the court in Arkansas to set up parenting time for each of you. This will also establish custody and determine the rights each of you has in regards to the children. If the...
What should I do if I lose my job and owe child support?
Child support is something that many people in Arkansas must pay to the other parent of their children. This payment is meant to assist with the care of the children. It serves as your monetary contribution to your children's upbringing to ensure that they do not...
How can I rebuild my credit after bankruptcy?
If you are like thousands of Little Rock residents, you are working with the aftermath of a bankruptcy. Going through bankruptcy can be a difficult process, but it is also important to look toward the future and have a plan for managing your finances in the aftermath....