When you’re going through a divorce, it can feel like you’re all alone. However, you can rest assured that you have plenty of company. Recently compiled U.S. Census Bureau data shows that Arkansas had the highest divorce rate in the nation. The divorce rate of 13% in...
Debt comes in all shapes and sizes, but unlike many other problems, debt creeps up on many people. Sometimes, you think you're doing well financially as the debt slowly builds until it slaps you in the face. For others, they know they're in debt and think they can...
It is no secret that dealing with extended periods of financial hardship can be a harrowing process. However, aside from the stress involved, many individuals may be unaware of the ways in which debt could be affecting their lives. Understanding the possible...
The Arkansas Supreme Court has issued new rules that implement an income-sharing model for calculating child support payments. This model demands that both parents’ incomes factor into child support calculations. Parents complete a worksheet to calculate presumptive...
You and your spouse tried everything you two could think of to make the marriage worst and revive the lost love, but it just wasn't happening. To protect the kids, you shied away from divorce, but the reality has finally set it: divorce is the best option. You've now...
When the Arkansas family court issues a child support order, it is up to you and the other parent to ensure payments happen. The court cannot and does not monitor payments. However, the Office of Child Support Enforcement does assist with this. If you have trouble...
Arkansas residents used to look forward to travel, grandchildren and hobbies in their golden years. Unfortunately, today, many seniors have overwhelming debt due to medical bills. If you struggle making minimum payments, bankruptcy may buy you some much-needed...
Divorce changes a family dynamic. Many studies have shown that it can have a detrimental effect on children. As a parent, you want to provide the best for your children and give them a happy life. While things may seem gloomy immediately following your divorce in...
After getting a divorce, many Arkansas parents might have to pay child support. Sometimes, though, a parent may lose his or her job. In this situation, people may wonder how they will pay child support. When a parent becomes unemployed, he or she may decide to stop...
Arkansas couples who file for divorce must choose the reason why they seek to end the marriage legally. There exist two categories for grounds to end a marriage. Under a no-fault divorce, the couple agrees that they no longer get along. A fault divorce requests the...