It is very common to end up with joint custody of children with your ex spouse after divorce. This is because the family law court sees value in children having both of their parents equally in their lives. While this is excellent sentiment, co-parenting with your...
You may have wondered how the police decide to pull over a driver on suspicion of DWI. Why does a police officer believe that someone may be driving under the influence? Sometimes a drunk driver gives off signs that something is wrong. As FindLaw explains, there are...
In the majority of cases, collaborative or mediated divorce is a superior divorce option. These types of divorces tend to end quicker and be less expensive than a trial divorce. However, there are some situations where you may need to take your divorce to trial....
Under the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, consumers who purchase goods and then claim to suffer a financial loss may file a complaint against the seller. As reported by the American Bar Association, Arkansas makes it unlawful for a seller to use deception or...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
