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Will you lose your kids? What Arkansas joint custody law means for you If you are staring down a divorce in Arkansas, one question probably keeps circling in your mind: will you lose your kids? That fear is real and it is common. Many parents picture a courtroom scene...
Having children can inspire people to think about the future. Parents are often eager to buy homes to provide stability for their children. They may be more assertive about career development, as they want to provide financial resources for the family. They may also...
In a heterosexual divorce in Arkansas, couples generally need to divide marital property. Things that they purchased or owned before the marriage often qualify as separate property, so they each get to keep the items they brought to the marriage. But anything that...
A trust is an essential legal document in an estate plan used to transfer assets and protect an estate from taxes, probate and disputes. A trust is set up by arrangement between a grantor and a trustee. The grantor can set the terms of a trust, which is followed by...
Divorce is already a stressful process, but false accusations of domestic violence can make it even worse. These untrue claims can add a devastating layer of complexity to an already challenging situation. While it's true that many women and children experience real...
Domestic violence is the cruel and barbarous treatment of one spouse by the other. Profane and abusive language are often inadequate to substantiate "cruel and barbarous treatment" as grounds for divorce. You need to prove that your spouse inflicted specific acts of...
All family courts in Arkansas are legally obligated to recognize same-sex marriages and grant same-sex divorces the same way they would heterosexual unions and divorces. At least one of the spouses must meet the 60-day residency requirement before filing for divorce....
No matter how old you are, an advance health care directive can be an important part of your estate plan. This is a powerful legal document that explains the level and extent of medical care you want if you are ever in a life-and-death situation and unable to speak...
Figuring out child custody can be a sensitive part of the divorce process. Even well-meaning Little Rock parents cannot always negotiate a custody arrangement, whether because their relationship has deteriorated so much or the parties have very different goals. When...
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...