By Richard Worsham | Published April 24, 2014 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Gay partners losing child custody following divorce
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Gay partners losing child custody following divorce
Do heterosexual couples make better parents than lesbian, gay, bisexual or transsexual parents? No conclusive research supports this theory. On the contrary, Pulaski, Arkansas, residents would be interested to know that recent research shows that children of same-sex couples are socially well-adjusted and have the same emotional and psychological development as those of heterosexual parents. Read More
Read MoreU.S. fathers seek international child-custody dispute resolution
Disputes over custody of minor children are common throughout the United States, including in Arkansas. International child custody disputes may be less common but their effects can be just as great on the lives of the parents and children involved. Recently, a group of U.S. fathers urged Japanese government officials to resolve existing disputes involving Read More
Read MoreMan exercises paternal rights to gain legal custody of son
Many Little Rock, Arkansas, residents who have ended a relationship may eventually end up fighting over custody of any children from the relationship. Many men may undergo a paternity test to prove a biological connection to a child in order to gain custody of that child. The recent result of a custody battle raging since Read More
Read MoreDeceased celebrity’s mother files for guardianship of grandchild
Establishing guardianship rights in the United States, including Arkansas, can be a very intricate process. Not all parents can provide care and love for their children due to a variety of reasons, or due to the unfortunate death of both parents. In such matters, the grandparents may be the closest relatives who are granted the Read More
Read MoreSchool superintendent resigns after ex-student’s paternity claim
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 MoreGrandparents use guardianship to care for grandchildren
Under 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 MoreGuardianship better option than abusive mother for child’s safety
To 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 MoreThe need for some changes in the child custody system
Family 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 MoreProving cohabitation in an alimony dispute
Alimony, 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 MoreIncreased divorce rates linked to improving U.S. economy
As 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
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