One of the most contentious aspects of many divorces is property division. Even amicably splitting couples may have disagreements over the distribution of shared assets. Arkansas handles it with an equitable distribution policy, meaning that courts split marital...
Social media use is part of life, worldwide. It is highly likely that you have social media accounts, yourself. There are many good things about social media; namely, it makes it easier to keep in contact with family and friends, particularly if they live far away....
In many cases, the most difficult part of dealing with divorce is figuring out the aftermath. This is particularly true in the case of divorce with children. Even if you and your ex-spouse get along well, co-parenting is a challenge. In the event that you and your...
Nearly every year Arkansas lawmakers pass laws that pertain to state residents. Some of these laws only make minor changes and most people remain blissfully unaware of these actions. In 2021, two laws that touched on criminal defense measures in the state became law...
If you face charges as a result of allegedly driving while intoxicated, it is crucial to understand the penalties that could follow. Aside from sustaining serious damage to your reputation, facing financial penalties and time behind bars, you could lose your driving...
If a child support order was part of your divorce decree, a judge likely examined many factors when determining an amount. In addition to your earnings and your spouse’s earnings, the court may have considered the ages of your children and their specific care needs....
Your financial situation and future may look quite a bit different than you anticipated after an Arkansas divorce. You may need to adjust to a new lifestyle, and you may, too, have concerns about having enough set aside for retirement. Increasingly, some people...
If the police pull you over under the suspicion of driving while intoxicated, they will likely ask you to submit to a series of field sobriety tests. The purpose is to establish evidence to support their suspicion. However, these tests can be seriously flawed. What...
As with many states, Arkansas allows sobriety checkpoints to combat the dangers of people operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The checkpoints must follow specific rules as set up by the courts. If you do encounter a checkpoint, you...
If you have a parent who has chosen you to serve as the executor of his or her estate, you are probably wondering how you will handle such an important job when the time comes. Given that taking inventory of an estate is an important duty of an executor, you should...
