Arkansas has some laws in local jurisdictions that have either fully or partially decriminalized marijuana. State law, however, considers possession of even a small amount a misdemeanor or worse. If you live in a city that has decriminalized marijuana, you should look...
If you recently finished your divorce or you are in the middle of ending your marriage, it is important to recognize some of the challenges that arise regarding communication. Sometimes, the divorce process is incredibly hard for couples, such as those who find...
If you are a father whose marriage is ending, your most important questions likely center around custody. You do not want divorce to jeopardize your good relationship with your children. Arkansas courts agree. When it comes to divorcing parents, Arkansas law states...
Similar to several other states, Arkansas has two different classes of driving-under-the-influence crimes. You may know them by the familiar terms DWI and DUI. In common speech, the two are generally interchangeable — you could use one or the other to get your point...
Most of the news this year has been dominated by stories about Covid-19. Because of this, some other important news either doesn’t get reported or doesn’t get much notice. One such news item appeared in late March, and it is a report that Arkansas parents need to be...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
