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Telling your children that you are divorcing is never going to be easy. It’s a conversation many parents put off because they cannot decide how best to do it. You cannot afford to leave it too long. There is a danger they interpret any behavioral changes in you as...
If you and your spouse are getting divorced, you know that you are going to have to split up marital assets. Some of these may be minor, like a savings account with a few thousand dollars in it. But others could be very valuable, such as a home that you and your...
Going through a divorce is one of life’s most stressful events, but that doesn’t mean that you have to be consumed by anxiety as you’re going through everything that has to be done. It’s not possible to completely eliminate stress in this situation, but it’s often...
In some states, only no-fault divorce is available. In Arkansas, spouses have options. They can file for fault-based divorces in cases involving general indignities, adultery, abuse, habitual drunkenness or felony convictions. It may also be possible for spouses to...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...