Family Law

Getting a divorce may seem like a freeing experience to many Arkansas residents who were unhappily married. However, if a divorced couple have children, they will likely continue to interact with each other when addressing matters relating to their children....

Getting a divorce after having children with a person can create a challenging situation to address. Custody arrangements need to be made, and typically, the parent who earns more and meets other stipulations will need to pay child support to the other parent,...

Getting a divorce can cause so many disruptions in a person’s life that it can be difficult to keep up. It is not unusual for child support obligations to stem from the outcomes of a divorce or in other situations involving a custodial and noncustodial parenting...

Not receiving child support when you have a formal order in place may be more than frustrating. It may make it difficult to support your son or daughter, and it may, too, lead to financial struggles on your end.  In most cases, the state of Arkansas withholds some of...

When you get divorced in Arkansas, a portion of negotiations may focus on the well-being, future and support of the children you share with your former spouse. Often, one of you will need to pay child support to contribute to the parenting duties that accompany having...

You and your current spouse feel you would be better off if you divorce. Both of you signed divorce papers to start the process, but hesitation holds you back from fully committing.  Marriage.com recommends marriage counseling to help make a final decision. Even if...

If you believe that your marriage is either over or failing fast, there are a couple of actions that you could take in Arkansas.  You may either file for a divorce or you and your spouse could obtain a legal separation.  Divorce  According to FindLaw, you cannot undo...

When it comes to enforcing child support, the state of Arkansas takes its job very seriously. In fact, because child support arrears is such a huge financial problem, the state made it so that all new or newly modified support orders require income withholding,...

When parents in Arkansas split, there are many child-related matters to handle. Custody is usually the thing that comes to mind first, but what about child support? Figuring out child support can be impossible for two parents. This is why a court will often take over...