By Richard Worsham | Published September 12, 2014 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Establishing paternity and unmarried fathers’ rights in Arkansas
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Establishing paternity and unmarried fathers’ rights in Arkansas
In the past many family law cases were settled in favor of the mother, even when the father was mentally, physically, emotionally and financially capable to care for his child. However, like other societal changes in America, fathers’ rights have evolved over time and nowadays, many courts treat parents equally in family law matters that Read More
Read MoreIt is crucial to identify hidden assets in an Arkansas divorce
When a couple from Arkansas, or elsewhere, decides to file for divorce, both spouses have to deal with a number of issues. While it is often said that child custody and alimony are the most important areas that a couple needs to address, it is never wise to ignore something as important as property division. Read More
Read MoreChild custody rules change as virtual visitation is a reality
Arkansas couples might agree that it may not always be possible to connect with their children in person after divorce. Virtual visitation or communication through email, video, or webcam is recommended for those who cannot keep in touch in person. In fact, virtual visitation is changing child custody rules throughout the United States. Virtual visitation Read More
Read MorePaternity is about being a responsible father
Throughout the United States, including in Arkansas, efforts are being made to engage fathers in the lives of their children. Among the groups that provide support to the fathers are schools, communities and various other organizations. These organizations provide support and services, and host events throughout the year to help fathers establish their paternity rights Read More
Read MoreWhat are the steps to adopting a child in Arkansas?
The process of adoption in Arkansas is a fairly elaborate one with certain requirements that must be met by a person who wants to become an adoptive parent. An adoptive parent must be between 21 and 65-years-old, and the age difference between the child and the person who adopts must be at least 10-years and Read More
Read MoreWhat are the steps to establishing the guardianship of a child?
Residents of Arkansas or anywhere in the United States who are interested in establishing the guardianship of a child can file the relevant papers with family court for a certain fee. After expressing an interest in guardianship, a resident also needs to obtain a consent letter from the parents of the child, if they are Read More
Read MoreNew website tries to ease the divorce process
Many people in Little Rock, Arkansas would agree that ending a marriage is often financially and emotionally draining with some divorce decrees taking several years to finalize. The intervening period is usually spent worrying about the consequences of divorce and new life circumstances that might arise. This worry is in addition to the usual divorce Read More
Read MoreAdoption finds a new direction with frozen embryos
In Little Rock, Arkansas, and elsewhere in the United States, many women would like to have children but are unable to conceive. Adoption is a frequent choice for the infertile when their natural urge to procreate is not supported by their bodies. Adoption is seen as being more acceptable to the present generation than the Read More
Read MoreNew bill promises incentives for promoting guardianship
In Arkansas, like in the rest of the U.S, successfully establishing a permanent home for a child in foster care depends on a number of factors. The idea of establishing guardianships came into vogue as a means of alleviating the difficulty in finding a home for those children who have relatives but the relatives are Read More
Read MoreSinger Jewel, rodeo cowboy husband Ty Murray headed for divorce
They say marriages are made in heaven and are meant to last a lifetime. Romantic as it may be, some marriages fail to stand the test of time, and in Arkansas and throughout the country, a large number of marriages fall apart. Although some marriages fall apart due to increasing bitterness between spouses, a significant Read More
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