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When making legal arrangements for a child in Arkansas, the terms custody and guardianship may seem the same. However, these two concepts serve different purposes. This blog will cover what each one does and when they become appropriate to use. How custody is defined...
When your child refuses to visit their other parent, it puts you in a tough spot. You might want to protect them, but you also don’t want to risk violating a court order. Here’s what Arkansas law expects of you, what the courts consider and how to handle it when the...
When you are facing a divorce, the idea of a courtroom battle is stressful. You may worry about a judge, who does not know you, making final decisions about your children, property, and finances. Many people in this situation wonder if there is a better way. For most,...
During divorce proceedings, spouses separate the lives that they previously shared. They must make arrangements to begin living separately. They divide their assets and financial obligations. If they have children, they must negotiate terms for a parenting plan that...
Stepparents may share their homes and lives with their stepchildren. However, they do not technically have the same legal obligations and rights as a legal or biological parent does. If they divorce their spouse, they may not have the right to request shared custody....
When a child has complex medical needs and that child’s parents are divorced or separated, it is particularly important to have a thoughtful parenting plan in place. Without that kind of enforceable guidance and clearly detailed expectations, rights and...
People preparing for divorce have to think carefully about their finances. What happens during the divorce process can have a major impact on their financial well-being for many years to come. Between the need to pay for the divorce process and the requirement to...
A custody order approved by the courts generally dictates the rights and responsibilities of both parents after a divorce. Both parents have a legal obligation to uphold the terms established in the custody order and could face enforcement actions if they do not....
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...