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The differences in divorce statutes between states can leave people feeling confused. Rules related to child support and property division are different in every jurisdiction. In fact, each state establishes its own legal justification or grounds for divorce....
Parents generally control who their children socialize with and see. Parents have the authority to enroll their children at a school of their choosing. They can make decisions about extracurricular activities and socialization. Parents also control family access. A...
Getting to a point where divorce seems like the only way out can be a scary realization for some spouses. When contemplating separation, it’s natural for spouses to have financial concerns. For some, the fear of economic instability or financial hardship may lead them...
People preparing for divorce often expect litigation. While all divorce cases do technically have to pass through the family courts, there is no rule that says spouses have to fight one another in court. They always have the option of cooperating with one another by...
Getting divorced can be a very stressful and lengthy process. Particularly in scenarios where spouses disagree about key matters, divorce can easily take more than a year. In fact, some people facing divorce spend multiple years completing the process of ending a...
The terms of a custody order include an overall breakdown of parental rights and responsibilities. Parents typically need to abide by a division of parenting time that allocates a certain percentage or number of overnight stays to each adult. Sometimes, the...
Arkansas is one of just three states (including Arizona and Louisiana) where couples can enter into a covenant marriage. Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson, who’s from Louisiana, is in a covenant marriage. Arkansas former governor Mike Huckabee and...
Marital relationships can help people enjoy a more comfortable standard of living than they could afford independently. Spouses combine their incomes and their pre-existing resources along with their personal abilities to enjoy the best lifestyle possible given their...
Settling child custody matters is often a very serious challenge for divorcing parents. Couples in Arkansas have the option of either cooperating with one another to set their own terms or litigating. A judge establishing a custody order should prioritize the best...
If you sacrificed your career to be a homemaker during marriage you believe is going to last forever, a decision to divorce can inspire a lot of financial uncertainty. You may wonder if it’s too late to reclaim your career. Granted, re-entering the workforce when...