In an Arkansas divorce, parents will often hear the phrase "best interests of the children" during the proceedings. The court knows how children can be negatively affected from their parents separating and try to aim for a result that provides the best living...
Divorce
Post-divorce financial planning for older adults
People in Arkansas who are nearing retirement may have been planning for that time as a couple for years, and divorce can upset those plans. "Gray divorce" refers to divorce among older individuals, and it may happen shortly before or even after retirement. In order...
Is a divorce trial necessary?
Divorce cases in Arkansas may end in a settlement agreement. This is the situation that often works best for all involved for a number of reasons. However, sometimes couples are forced to consider whether they need to take the case further. In some cases, a trial may...
In a divorce, some details are overlooked
In an Arkansas divorce, it can be the overlooked details that can hold up signing the agreement at the last minute. Property division and custody are usually the most difficult things to settle, but there are other things that can cause consternation. One of the...
Older Americans more likely to get divorced now
Getting a divorce in Arkansas and throughout the country can be an emotional process no matter how old you are. However, while the divorce rate has leveled off or declined for most Americans, it actually increased for those who are over the age of 50. Between 1990 and...
How to help children handle divorce
Parents of minor children who are considering divorce often worry about the effect on their children. Although the statistics can be grim, parents in Arkansas can mitigate the harm to their children by following the advice of child psychiatrists when handling issues...
Ending your marriage may be made easier with divorce mediation
To dissolve your marriage, either you or your spouse must take legal action. However, this does not mean you have to go through a trial to work out your divorce's terms. Today, an increasing number of divorcing couples in Arkansas and elsewhere are taking advantage of...