Child Custody

Divorce can create major challenges for every member of the family. As a parent, the decisions you make after your divorce can affect both your relationship with your children and the outcome of future legal matters. Many post-divorce disputes arise because parents...

It can be challenging for a child to pack and unpack every time when moving between their two homes. Not only can this make them feel like they are living out of a suitcase, but they may also not have a sense of belonging in either home.  Co-parents should keep items...

As summer approaches, it is important to consider how you will keep your children cared for and entertained during the weeks they are off school. This becomes even more important if you are separated or divorced. As co-parents, things might be a little fraught between...

If your family circumstances have changed, the custody order in place may no longer reflect what’s best for your child. Fortunately, you’re not stuck with it. Modifying custody orders is possible in Arkansas, but understanding when and how to act is crucial. First,...

Some states allow minor children to have a say in their custody arrangements upon their turning a specific age. Arkansas uses a different rubric, as there is no stated age for them to participate legally in the custody process. Here in our state, the courts look to...

When going through a divorce with a child, creating a custody schedule is one of the requirements. You and your co-parent need to develop a schedule that allows your child to comfortably move between the two homes. Here is how you can do this: Prioritize your child's...

Families are built in many ways, and love, not paperwork, is what defines parenthood day to day. But when the law hasn’t caught up to a family’s reality, that gap can create serious and unexpected risks. This is especially true for LGBTQ families, where one partner...

Are you new to co-parenting during the holidays? Somehow, the ordinary holiday stressors seem to multiply when you add the element of divorce and custody schedules to the mix. Take heart, as you are far from the first divorced parent to dread the upcoming holiday...

If you are a parent diagnosed with mental illness — or co-parenting with a mentally ill former spouse or partner — you have additional challenges to overcome that many parents never face. Let’s dive deeper and explore how mental illness can affect your child custody...

Arkansas law has a strong preference for both parents to be actively involved in their children’s lives because it is seen as beneficial for the child. Courts recognize that children tend to thrive when they have stability, support and consistent contact with both...