After a messy divorce or tension-filled child custody arrangement, you may start to notice signs of your ex-spouse interfering with you and your child's daily life. This issue, also known as alienation or custodial interference, can wreck your relationship with your...
Family Law
3 tips for moving on after divorce
Divorce marks a big change in your life. After you end your marriage, you may live alone, share parenting time with your ex and even have to adjust to a different lifestyle. These changes can be difficult to cope with, and you may have a hard time moving on...
Can parallel parenting make co-parenting easier?
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...
When should I take my divorce to trial?
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....
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...
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,...