Prenuptial agreements, or prenups, set clear terms for handling debts if a marriage ends. These agreements help couples manage financial responsibilities and avoid unnecessary disputes during divorce. Defining debt responsibility A prenup specifies which spouse takes...
Family Law
Will you lose child custody rights if you move out of the state?
When parents divorce, custody arrangements often become the focal point of many life decisions that follow. For non-primary custodians, concerns may arise when considering relocating to another state. Moving can impact visitation schedules and overall involvement in...
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...
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...
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...
Child support and your passport application
If you have to leave the country because of a business trip or a family event, such as a wedding, it is important to understand how child support arrears could affect your ability to go overseas. If you have fallen behind on your child support obligations, the...

