By Richard Worsham | Published March 27, 2014 | Posted in Uncategorized |
Arkansas courts can require a paternity test to determine the true identity of a child’s father. The procedure is often ordered in cases where child support is at stake and a putative father denies parenting the child. In cases involving child support, legally establishing parentage compels fathers to take responsibility for their actions. In a Read More
Read MoreUnder the laws of most states, including those of Arkansas, a guardian is someone who holds the legal authority to make decisions for and on behalf of a child. If parents are not able to take care of their children for some reason, then guardians can be given responsibility to act as the children’s parents. Read More
Read MoreTo a parent, nothing should be more important than their child. They can take any measure for the protection and well-being of their children. Unfortunately, in some cases, the parents are not able to provide the care that the children deserve. Here, the legal process intervenes and arranges for a guardianship for the child. In Read More
Read MoreFamily law cases in Arkansas can be quite tiring and difficult for those involved. When legal hassles intervene with family matters, it can turn into a bitter issue. When legal battles involve children, it can turn out to be a major cause of concern. Children need both parents during their formative years. It is very Read More
Read MoreAlimony, much like child support, is rarely static. An arrangement that made sense at the time of divorce may no longer be viable months or years later. Oftentimes, it is necessary for a modification – either raising or lowering the amount owed in monthly payments – or, in some cases, terminating the alimony arrangement altogether Read More
Read MoreAs many Arkansas divorcees are aware, the decision to separate can happen at any point in a couple’s marriage. Sometimes a marriage lasts for decades before the couple realizes that their differences are irreconcilable. Other times a marriage may end mere months after the ceremony is complete. Every situation is unique, but one thing is Read More
Read MoreAs many Arkansas residents are likely aware, divorce affects how some holidays are celebrated. This is especially true for Valentine’s Day. But this does not have to be so. People going through a divorce can use this time not to fester in resentment, but to have productive conversations with their soon-to-be ex-spouses. One columnist suggests Read More
Read MoreProbably the last thing soon-to-be married couples want to think about is divorce. But for many, it is necessary to plan ahead. The unfortunate reality is that, on average, about half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. This is not to say there is a 50 percent chance that any given Read More
Read MoreAll divorce cases are unique. Some couples may stay together for decades before finally coming to the realization that their differences are irreconcilable; others may only stay together for months, quickly realizing that the marriage is not going to work. There are also the many components of divorce to consider. Child custody, child support, property Read More
Read MoreMany Arkansas residents have likely heard the statistic that 40% of marriages end in divorce in America. The truth is that many couples hastily rush into marriages before knowing whether or not they are really compatible with one another. It usually becomes quickly apparent that a marriage is not going to work. Still, many couples Read More
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