Child custody disputes can be emotionally challenging for all parties involved. At times, it can even lead to one parent falsely accusing another of assault. While legitimate assault charges may protect a child and the affected parent once proven, false accusations...
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How can medical problems throw off sobriety tests?
If an officer thinks you are driving while under the influence, you may see flashing lights and a siren behind you. These are signs the officer wants you to stop. In addition to administering a breath test, the officer may ask you to perform a field sobriety test like...
Should you stay informed of your parent’s estate plan?
As your parents age you may want to encourage them to think about critical end-of-life decisions. Through your support and genuine care for their well-being, you can stay informed of their intentions to make things easier when they do pass away. Your parents do not...
What makes a will valid in Arkansas?
Like many people in Arkansas, you have hopes that after you die, a court will swiftly process your estate and allow your children to receive an inheritance from you. You might feel your will is enough to ensure a speedy route through probate. However, a family member...
Should I establish paternity?
While you may know that your child is your biological offspring, making sure you have legal rights through establishing paternity is an important step you should take. According to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, if you and the mother are...
Establishing paternity in Arkansas
Unless you and your child’s other parent were married at the time of your child’s birth, you must establish paternity in order for both parties to have the same rights. Establishing paternity offers notable benefits for the parents as well as the child. Doing so may...
What can I do if I object to a will?
In order to understand what could make a will invalid, it might be helpful to think about how the courts perceive these documents. Then, by logical extension, you can better understand what could make the courts decide that will should be void. You should also know...
How does Arkansas determine child support?
When a marriage ends and the couple has children, both parents are responsible for financially supporting minors until they reach adulthood. The established Arkansas child support guidelines provide a starting point for the judge to determine a fair arrangement. ...
What is implied consent?
Getting pulled over for a breathalyzer test can be frightening, but it is important to know what you have agreed to before you get behind the wheel. Like many states in the US, Arkansas is an "implied consent" state. According to Findlaw, this means that if you are...
Under the legal limit but still under arrest for DWI
In most states, a blood alcohol content level of 0.08 is considered the legal limit. Typically, as long as people keep their BAC below this level, they tend to avoid charges or arrests. Because of this, in some states, drivers refuse to take the breathalyzer test...

