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Information required by the court in child custody cases
Arkansas divorced spouses contemplating mounting a child custody battle in court may find it relevant to know what information must be submitted to the court during a child custody proceeding. First an affidavit to the court must state the child’s current address and details of the places where the child has lived in the last Read More
Read MoreAre assistance payments available to family guardians?
As in most states, family courts in Arkansas have the power to award the custody of children to relatives when parents are unable to retain custody of their children. In many cases, however, nonparental custody creates financial burdens that are hard for people to shoulder without some outside help. Fortunately, in these cases, the state Read More
Read MoreFactors considered when determining alimony
Divorced spouses may be aware that the spouse who earns a smaller income may be entitled to alimony from the other spouse. However, it is also important to note that the decision to award alimony lies solely at the discretion of the court and the court’s decision is generally irreversible. The basic purpose of alimony Read More
Read MoreCo-parenting as an alternative to bitter child custody battles
Divorced spouses in Arkansas may agree that child custody issues are often more demanding than the divorce battle itself. Generally, child custody is awarded to one parent and the other parent is required to pay child support. This custody decision made by the court is solely based on what it deems to be the best Read More
Read MoreThe importance of establishing parental rights
Establishing paternity holds a lot of importance for parents, as well as for kids in Arkansas and elsewhere throughout the United States. If a child’s biological father is not known, the mother will not be able to give the father’s name to her children and will not be able to ask for financial support. Paternity Read More
Read MoreHow expensive is it to adopt a child in Arkansas
Prospective parents who are looking to adopt a child in Arkansas are often concerned about the costs of the process and the expenses afterward. Having a child is expensive, no matter how or she enters a family, but adoption can be less expensive than pregnancy and childbirth. Finding out about the types of adoption that Read More
Read MoreActor Jeremy Runner awarded joint custody of 2-year-old daughter
Whether divorcing parents are high-profile celebrities or an ordinary Arkansas couple, child custody can be the most complicated aspect of a divorce. Recently, Oscar-nominated actor Jeremy Runner and his estranged wife were awarded the joint custody of their two-year-old daughter. The actor’s wife, who is a full-time model, filed for divorce within a year after Read More
Read MoreWhat does Arkansas law require of court-appointed guardians?
Under Arkansas law, people who apply to become guardians of others must meet certain requirements for appointment, including being at least age 18. If they are appointed as guardians of minor children or incapacitated persons, they must also meet certain guidelines established by state law to protect the best interests of their wards. So what Read More
Read MoreHelping Little Rock residents with paternity matters
For many years, the tender years doctrine guided Arkansas family court decisions regarding child custody. This doctrine enforced the belief that after a divorce or separation, a child’s best interests could only be protected and represented by the child’s mother. However, fathers’ rights are now being pressed and family courts are increasingly analyzing the best Read More
Read MoreThe number of Americans who marry twice or more is increasing
Even though the end of a marriage may be a stressful and overwhelming event, many individuals still consider remarriage to end stress and loneliness. A recent census report states that more Americans have remarried more than once, including residents of Little Rock, Arkansas. From 2008 to 2012, the number of Americans who tied the knot Read More
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