Family Law

Many people who don’t have legal backgrounds may be surprised that some states have special laws regarding adult children’s support of their elderly, indigent parents. Known as filial responsibility laws, they require adults with sufficient means to support their...

When your financial circumstances change, you might wonder if your child support payments can change, too. In Arkansas, the court allows child support to be modified, but only under specific conditions. Understanding when and how you can request a modification is...

When most people think about prenuptial agreements (prenups), they often picture wealthy couples trying to protect their assets. However, prenups aren’t just for the rich; they can be useful for almost anyone getting married, regardless of financial status. While...

Life in the military isn’t that easy for the service member or their family members. If you’re in the military and have children, one of your top concerns might be staying connected with your kids. This becomes even more complex if you aren’t with the children’s other...

A prenuptial (prenup) or premarital agreement allows a couple to determine what will happen to each of their assets and debts should the marriage end in a divorce. A prenup can protect a couple significantly or may fail to do so.  A court may declare an agreement...

The end of the marriage will bring various changes to multiple areas of a person’s life. It could impact where you live, how often you see your kids and your lifestyle. The changes you experience when you first divorce are likely to continue long into the future, and...

Society has made it difficult for same-sex couples to tie the knot for far too long. As a result, many have never even considered the idea of a prenuptial agreement. However, times have changed, and same-sex marriage is now legal in all 50 states. LGBTQ couples...

When you are planning to marry, you are likely not thinking about a potential end to the relationship in the future. Most people do not get married assuming their relationship will end someday, but that is a possibility for many couples. Even if you are certain about...

You and your ex created your child together, so it can be frustrating when you feel like you are the only one who cares for your child. When your ex fails to provide their share, your child may go without food, medicine, tuition and other essentials. But don’t give up...

There may be few greater joys in life than preparing to welcome a child into the family, and sometimes adoption may be just the path through which to unite a child with loving parents. However, navigating the adoption process can still be complex by nature, and there...