Little Rock Legal Issues Blog
When is a person legally incapacitated in Arkansas?
In Arkansas and other states, many estate planning decisions rest on the idea of incapacitation. Whether you are planning your living will, a power of attorney, guardianship or other agreement, you will need to consider the possibility of incapacitation. As Arkansas...
What happens if you refuse a breath test?
Arkansas, like many other states, has an implied consent law. This law means that by driving a vehicle in the state, you automatically consent to take a blood alcohol test upon the request of any law enforcement officer. What this means to you when an officer pulls...
What are the Arkansas marijuana possession penalties?
Arkansas has some laws in local jurisdictions that have either fully or partially decriminalized marijuana. State law, however, considers possession of even a small amount a misdemeanor or worse. If you live in a city that has decriminalized marijuana, you should look...
Talking to a spouse after a hostile divorce
If you recently finished your divorce or you are in the middle of ending your marriage, it is important to recognize some of the challenges that arise regarding communication. Sometimes, the divorce process is incredibly hard for couples, such as those who find...
Fathers’ rights in Arkansas
If you are a father whose marriage is ending, your most important questions likely center around custody. You do not want divorce to jeopardize your good relationship with your children. Arkansas courts agree. When it comes to divorcing parents, Arkansas law states...
Will I have to pay alimony?
After a divorce, you probably would like to move on, but often, you must continue to provide some care for your former spouse in the form of alimony. You should know that judges do not automatically assign spousal support in every case. It is possible to not have to...
Should I put my adult child on my deed?
There are many reasons to try and avoid probate. Probate can be extremely time-consuming, and it can also be expensive. The public nature of probate is also off-putting to many individuals. In order to get around property going through probate, many people consider...
What is the difference between DWI and DUI in Arkansas?
Similar to several other states, Arkansas has two different classes of driving-under-the-influence crimes. You may know them by the familiar terms DWI and DUI. In common speech, the two are generally interchangeable — you could use one or the other to get your point...
Study: High Rate of Teen Drinking & Driving In Arkansas
Most of the news this year has been dominated by stories about Covid-19. Because of this, some other important news either doesn’t get reported or doesn’t get much notice. One such news item appeared in late March, and it is a report that Arkansas parents need to be...
Steps to take once your divorce is final
Once your divorce is approved by the court, a divorce decree will be issued. This is the finalization of your divorce and a court order that needs to be followed. Take a deep breath and a sigh of relief. Your divorce is final. Before you put it all behind you, though,...
