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Second Parent Adoptions for Nonbiological Same-Sex Parents
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Aug 16, 2012 | Domestic Partnerships, Firm News
When a same-sex couple has children together, the parents unfortunately do not enjoy all the same rights that heterosexual couples do. Although nothing prevents the couple from acting as joint parents while they are in a relationship, many same-sex couples run into...
Smoking Pot Can Hurt Your Arkansas Child Custody Case
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Aug 8, 2012 | Child Custody, Firm News
In recent years, a lot of the social stigma surrounding marijuana use has begun to evaporate. Many states have reduced penalties the possession of small amounts of marijuana, while others have even gone so far as to legalize the medicinal use of the drug. In some...
Securing Health Insurance Coverage After an Arkansas Divorce
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | May 9, 2012 | Firm News
Divorce can be a financially upsetting change, especially for high-asset couples where one spouse was responsible for a disproportionate share of the family's income. Often, the other spouse wonders how he or she will be able to survive without the partner's salary....
War Brings Divorce Risk for Special Forces Soldiers
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | May 2, 2012 | Firm News, Military Divorce
Anyone with connections to the military knows that deployments can be hard on families. This stress can be even more acute for the families of the more than 66,000 members of the U.S. Special Operations Command. Unfortunately, the added stress of having a spouse in...
Can Same-Sex Couples ‘Divorce’ in Arkansas?
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Apr 11, 2012 | Domestic Partnerships, Firm News
In Arkansas, as in many other states, same-sex couples cannot legally marry. However, the fact that they can't get married doesn't stop them from creating a life as if they were married. Many Arkansas same-sex couples share a home, financial accounts and even...
Dividing a Pension in Arkansas Military Divorces
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Mar 21, 2012 | Firm News, Military Divorce
Property division can be a difficult task in any divorce. However, if one of the spouses is a current or retired member of the military, the ordeal can be even more complicated. This is because many military members are entitled to valuable pensions governed by...
Arkansas Court Rules on Grandparent Custody Rights
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Mar 12, 2012 | Child Custody, Firm News
Under certain circumstances, Arkansas grandparents can seek legal custody of their grandchildren. In a recent decision, the state Court of Appeals clarified when grandparents are allowed to seek custody. The court's decision will likely have a limiting effect on...
Establishing Paternity for Unmarried Fathers in Arkansas
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Jan 30, 2012 | Fathers' Rights, Firm News
When a child is born, it usually quite obvious who the mother is. However, ascertaining the father's identity can be much more difficult, especially when the mother and father are not married to each other. In Arkansas, when a child is born to an unwed woman, the...
Legal Protections for Arkansas Couples in Trial Separations
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Jan 17, 2012 | Firm News, High Asset Divorce
Many Arkansas couples choose to live apart in a "trial separation" before moving forward with divorce. However, in a separation, just as in a divorce, it is important to make sure that the spouses' rights with regard to marital property are protected. This is...