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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...
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...
What happens if parents cannot agree on child custody during a divorce? If parents cannot reach a child custody arrangement, they may need to go to court to have the matter settled. Even with joint custody as the starting point, a court may create a child custody...
You and your spouse are going through a divorce, and you know that you need to come up with a child custody plan moving forward. You have to decide where the child will live, which is known as physical custody. This is in addition to legal custody, or the...
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...
There are numerous pitfalls when dealing with an insurance company after an Arkansas motor vehicle accident. When a car is totaled, the insurance company will write a check to compensate the owner of the car for their loss. However, this process is not always as...
Child custody orders can be modified for a variety of reasons. One of those is if a parent wants to relocate. Physical custody exchanges may work when the parents live close together, but a new schedule may be needed if they’re going to move farther apart. That said,...
Managing shared co-parenting expenses can quickly become a source of tension if expectations and tracking systems aren't clearly established. From medical bills and school supplies to extracurricular costs, many child-related expenses extend beyond basic child...
While many parents set co-parenting goals in January, July offers another great opportunity to reflect and reset. The end of the school year often inspires a natural pause in a family’s routine. With that shift comes the chance to evaluate what worked during the first...
Parental rights give a person the authority to make decisions and take responsibility for their child’s welfare. However, there are situations where the law can step in and permanently remove those rights. In Arkansas, these situations must be associated with either...