Child Custody

Many children have close bonds with extended family on both sides. Grandparents may provide regular childcare, cousins may feel like siblings and holiday traditions often involve multiple generations. After a separation or divorce, preserving these meaningful...

When some couples go through a divorce, they are able to negotiate a child custody arrangement themselves. Two parents may be getting an amicable divorce where they both want to be involved in their children's lives. They may agree to exchange the children every other...

Thinking ahead can be difficult when determining how child custody will work. The emotional and mental stress of the divorce can easily get overwhelming. Yet, the greater clarity you can achieve, the more effective your child custody agreement is likely to be. One of...

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...