Earlier this year, the U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said that the Obama Administration was interested in reducing the number of nonviolent drug offenders in prison and creating fairer drug sentences. As it is, federal sentencing laws really restrict what kind of...
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When the law doesn’t have an answer, lawyers must be creative
On behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Oct 26, 2013 | Domestic Partnerships, Firm News
Even though Arkansas has yet to recognize same-sex marriage or really any other kind of formalized relationship between same-sex partners, that doesn't mean that men and women in Arkansas are not entering into these kinds of relationships. There are many men and women...
For those who need it: Suze Orman recommends bankruptcy
On behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Oct 24, 2013 | Debt Relief, Firm News
There are some people who will argue that filing for bankruptcy is the worst thing anyone could do. There are others who look at those who file for bankruptcy as being irresponsible. For financial professionals like Suze Orman, however, filing for bankruptcy is the...
Planning a marriage? Make sure you don’t forget your finances
On behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Oct 18, 2013 | Firm News, High Asset Divorce
Getting married is supposed to be a joyous time in a couple's life. Often, it can be stressful planning for a wedding, making sure nothing gets forgotten in the lead up to the ceremony and celebration, but it is still a happy time for most couples. With all of those...
Teenager in hot water with school after picking up drunk friend
On behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Oct 16, 2013 | Firm News
It should be no shock to parents in Maumelle that some teenagers drink alcohol. While it is considered a crime, many parents and community members may think the consequences of an underage drinking conviction are relatively small. In some cases, the consequences are...
Some states lag behind in protection for asset, property seizure
On behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Oct 13, 2013 | Asset Forfeiture, Firm News
When families are falling behind on bills, it may not be long before debt collectors make efforts to force repayment. Filing for personal bankruptcy should cause collection attempts to stop, but eventually creditors may be able to stake claims to a person's assets and...
Court allows nonbiological, surrogate mother to pursue custody
On behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Oct 11, 2013 | Domestic Partnerships, Firm News
Over the last few months, a number of important developments in terms of rights for same-sex couples have occurred. As it currently stands, however, Arkansas state law only recognizes marriage between opposite-sex couples, which may leave a number of families feeling...
The role child custody plays in college financial aid
On behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Oct 4, 2013 | Child Custody, Firm News
For the parents of Little Rock's high-school seniors, college may seem right around the corner. Although school only recently started, seniors will need to start applying for school and parents will need to take a hard look at their budgets to see how they will be...
Arrested and no conviction can still cause trouble with work
On behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Oct 4, 2013 | Firm News
It is probably quite obvious to most people in Arkansas that a criminal record may hinder a person's chances of getting a job. When employers perform a background check, they are looking to see whether there may be any risks in hiring someone based off of any mistakes...
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