Arkansas family law allows divorce based on fault grounds as well as no-fault grounds. For spouses who do not want to wait through the mandatory 18-month continuous separation period required for a no-fault filing, establishing a fault-based ground provides an...
Divorce changes daily life for every family member, especially when children divide their time between two homes. Along with adjusting to new routines, most parents also face the challenge of working with someone they no longer live with. If you are learning how to...
When a marriage ends, one of the most pressing questions is how long financial support might continue. In Arkansas, the answer is rarely a single number, since the timeline depends on the type of support a court orders and the situation of each spouse. Forms of...
Couples often spend months planning a wedding but avoid important discussions about finances. Those conversations are important for a successful marriage. A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, helps set clear financial expectations, protect assets and address debt before...
Life doesn't stop after a custody order. Job relocations, remarriages and shifting parental circumstances are normal, but when do these changes justify modifying your custody agreement? In Arkansas, courts require proof that circumstances have changed in ways that...
Divorce often comes after financial conflicts. One example is when couples are financially dishonest, which is often referred to as financial infidelity. They are not being transparent with one another or are intentionally lying about their assets, spending or income....
When you are a father facing divorce or a custody case, it is easy to anticipate the worst. You may be concerned that Arkansas courts view you as less important than the other parent. These fears are common, yet they are often rooted in myths rather than reflecting...
Financial concerns usually dominate divorce proceedings. People worry about splitting their assets and the reduction in their household income. Those preparing for divorce need to understand the process if they want to achieve the best possible outcomes. Dividing...
The holidays are when parents make memories with their children and reinforce family traditions. They can also be a very stressful time, as parents have to stretch their budgets, acquire popular gifts and coordinate travel. All of those obligations become more...
Many marriages, particularly those that are long-term, have considerable marital estates. Those estates may include various assets, but they also include debts. If a couple decides they’re going to divorce, the entire marital estate has to be divided. During a divorce...
