By Richard Worsham | Published August 26, 2015 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Strong advocacy may be needed to acquire guardianship
Arkansas family court judges typically award custody based on the “best interests of the child” involved. In most cases, either one biological parent is awarded sole custody or both parents are awarded joint or shared custody. However, there are some rare cases in which the court determines that the evidence suggests that awarding custody of Read More
Read MorePulaski County, Arkansas residents going through a divorce may agree that the financial aspects of a divorce settlement or judgment, including property division, alimony, and/or child support, can be grounds for a bitter contest. This is especially true for high-asset divorces, which often lead to a greater debate between the divorcing couple. Where a divorce Read More
Read MoreRight after the birth of most children in Arkansas, the father will typically fill out the forms required for Acknowledgment of Paternity in the hospital. However, in some cases the paternity of the child is disputed because the child was not the consequence of marriage or a long-term relationship, there were allegations of infidelity by Read More
Read MoreAdopting a child can bring a lot of joy to an Arkansas family if they have been trying to have a child but are not able to conceive. Adoption is also a good option because it provides a child who is without a family or a loving home with a family that can nurture and Read More
Read MoreChildren, especially if they are disabled, need constant love and care. Most children receive that love and care from their parents. However, there are many children in Arkansas, and in the rest of the United States, who have lost their parents for a variety of reasons. In such cases, the children are often cared for Read More
Read MoreEstablishing paternity has a lot of benefits for the mother, the child and the biological father. In addition to establishing a foundation for a continued relationship between the father and his biological child, establishing paternity also causes the father to have legal and financial obligations for his child. In some cases, the father might petition Read More
Read MoreDivorce can be difficult for any couple, and there are many times when emotions run high and get out of control during that time in the couple’s life. A divorce often involves various legal issues. Such legal issues may include financial matters, like spousal support and child support, especially when the couple’s financial means differ. Read More
Read MoreWhen parents get divorced, the situation can be very stressful for children. After the divorce, the children will generally live with one parent and the other parent will have visitation rights. However, matters may get worse if one parent does something to prevent the children from maintaining regular contact with the other parent. That is Read More
Read MoreA divorced spouse in Arkansas may find it challenging if that person needs medical insurance coverage, especially if that spouse is also the custodial parent of the ex-couple’s child. The parent may have a job but that job may not provide any medical insurance benefits. The ex-spouse should note that the Office of Child Support Read More
Read MoreA complicated issue that separating couples often encounter during property division is what will happen to their marital home. As a result, in Arkansas, as well as in all of the other states where marital property is distributed equitably, the marital home often leads to some unique property division challenges. Still, it is important for Read More
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