Child Custody

When divorced or separated parents live in different states, managing parenting time is inherently challenging. If one parent resides in Arkansas and the other in a neighboring state, careful planning is necessary to better ensure that the affected child maintains a...

On a weekly basis, the child custody schedule that you set up during a divorce may be fairly consistent. For instance, perhaps you and your ex are going to share custody. You live relatively close to one another, so the easiest way to do it is to exchange the children...

Divorce can be a difficult process for all parties involved, and when children are part of the equation, the situation can become even more complex. For stepparents, one of the most emotionally challenging aspects of divorce is determining whether they will continue...

In some divorce cases in Arkansas, both parents can agree on how to divide custody. As long as it’s legal, the court can sign off on their parenting arrangement. However, there are many cases where parents can’t agree. What they want may be impossible, such as when...

Some divorced parents seem to forget about the impact their behavior toward their ex can have on the children they share. Some of these people could best be described as full-on narcissists who will be willing to make things difficult for their ex no matter the cost,...

Parents often try to do everything they can to ensure the happiness and safety of their children. Arkansas parents generally have certain rights as well as established legal responsibilities for their children. Occasionally, parents facing custody disputes or...

Maybe you saw the ugly side of your spouse long ago, and that’s what led to the divorce – or maybe your spouse kept that side of themselves under wraps until the talk of divorce turned serious. Either way, now they’re making threats about custody – and it can feel...

Oftentimes, the biggest sources of conflict for divorcing or divorced couples revolve around their children. Many co-parents consider child custody and support intertwined, and that misconception can cause a specific kind of tension. Too often, one parent will...

When parents get divorced in Arkansas, one of the most critical issues they face is who will care for their children, including who the children will live with and who will make the big decisions for them. Legal custody This type of custody refers to the authority to...