Incarceration is hard not only on the person but that person’s children. It takes the parent out of their lives and also impacts child support. While it is difficult to pay support due to not having an adequate income while in prison or jail, the Arkansas Department...
Family Law
What financial documents do you need for a divorce?
Divorce comes with various tasks to complete to start the next chapter of your life. Did you add gathering essential documents to your to-do list? American Bar Association breaks down financial paperwork spouses need to dissolve their marriage. Get organized, so you...
Can you effectively co-parent with your ex?
After going through a divorce, the last thing you likely want to do is deal with your co-parent one-on-one. You may feel like sharing custody is a surefire way to end up in that exact situation, and as such, it might concern you. Fortunately, there are ways you and...
How does nesting function during a divorce?
Divorcing parents often try to shield their children from the harsh realities of divorce, and while some upheaval is inevitable, those choosing to end their marriages may help their kids cope with the process of birdnesting. NBC News reports that this type of...
Co-parenting and custody agreements
During a separation or following a divorce, sharing custody of your children can be a difficult change for everyone involved. Terminology like split custody or joint custody can sometimes be contentious or divisionary. A simple shift in language can make a difference...
Making child support payments in Arkansas
If you recently got a divorce and have a child support order, it is vital to make sure that you pay support on time. Moreover, make sure you understand different payment methods and make your payments properly. If you fail to make a payment correctly, it is possible...
The benefits of divorce
Going through a divorce is generally not something that anyone wants to do. Many people focus on the loss of a partner, the stress of the process and the fear of starting over. However, the ramifications of divorce do not have to all be bad. There are numerous...
How does parental alienation affect children?
After a divorce, parents may allow negative feelings toward a former spouse to negatively affect their children. Whether or not people intend to shape their children’s perceptions towards their other parent, disparaging statements can be very damaging. Parents should...
How can I co-parent with boundaries?
After a divorce, you may find yourself struggling to keep boundaries clear while sharing child custody. Your ex-spouse may take advantage of you financially or emotionally, and you both may get into endless arguments. Stress and anxiety from this change may make you...
What struggles do grey divorcees face?
These days, more couples are divorcing due to a variety of factors. This trend has continued for years and seems prime to carry on into the near future, at the very least. This also means that grey divorce happens more often. Grey divorce involves any couple 50 years...