Children often bear the emotional brunt of the separation when parents divorce. As a parent, you play a crucial role in their healing process. Time payment of child support is one way to do this. Child support is a legal duty requiring parents to help financially...
Family Law
3 factors that shape custody decisions in Arkansas
A divorce can shift your world off its axis, touching every aspect of your life, from your finances to your emotional well-being. However, nothing compares to the weight of decisions that will shape your child's future. In Arkansas, as in every state, courts...
How divorce affects business ownership in Arkansas
When a couple decides to part ways in Arkansas, determining how to handle business assets can be a complex process. These considerations shape the approach to their professional and personal futures. How are business assets divided in a divorce? Arkansas treats...
Is parallel parenting right for you?
There are no one-size fits all solution to a divorce. The end of a relationship can be difficult, especially when children are involved. Co-parenting can be challenging for parents who did not separate on good terms. In these cases, parallel parenting can offer a...
Bringing up divorce to your spouse
With a divorce, you can get a second chance at finding love and happiness. But before this can happen, you have to talk to your spouse about ending the marriage. This is a tough conversation to have made even more difficult in Arkansas, where the individual who...
Parenting classes may be required for divorcing couples
Divorce can be a stressful process, affecting not just the parents but also the children. It brings about change, which can be either positive or negative. Studies show that the change is often harmful for children growing up in two households. To combat these adverse...
Ways to handle dating during a divorce in Arkansas
Navigating the delicate waters of dating during a divorce in Arkansas demands careful consideration and tact. While it is often best to wait until the divorce is final, this is not always realistic. A few tips can help you handle dating during a divorce as smoothly as...
How to protect your mental health during a divorce
If you are going through a divorce in Little Rock, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Arkansas has one of the highest divorce rates in the nation, at 3.6 per 1,000 population. Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally...
Can a child choose which parent to live with in Arkansas?
Just as children often have a favorite toy, food or friend, they may also have a preference for one parent over the other. This preference can come up during custody proceedings. If the parents cannot agree on a suitable arrangement, a judge will decide for them. A...
When can a grandparent petition the court for child custody?
Families with grandparents acting more parent-like than the child’s biological parents are not uncommon. This scenario drives grandparents to persistently assert custody rights of their grandchild. But Arkansas courts do not automatically award custody simply because...