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Maintaining respectful communication isn’t always an easy task when it comes to co-parenting with one’s ex. Thankfully, if you and your child’s other parent are determined to make your relationship work for your child’s sake, there are things you can do to improve...
If you have an estate plan in place, you're already a step ahead of most people. However, estate planning is not a one-time event. It may have been some time since you reviewed your documents, so some updates may be needed. Below are some of the most common reasons to...
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 facing a high-asset divorce, the financial stakes couldn't be higher. Your marital estate may include complex investments, retirement accounts, real estate holdings and possibly business interests that require careful valuation and division. The tax implications...
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...
Did you know that your will may not be the most important document in your estate plan to protect your legacy? Your estate could be contested and taxed if you only have a will. If you wish to help ensure your loved ones receive their full inheritance, then you may...
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...
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...
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...
Trusts can be a very useful part of an estate plan -- allowing you to protect the assets in them. There are two main types to know about, each with different advantages and disadvantages. These are revocable trusts and irrevocable trusts. It’s not a case of whether...