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Remarriage can bring you closer to a child you have helped raise. Over time, you may take on daily responsibilities, establish routines and develop a strong bond. If your relationship with the child’s parent ends, you may wonder whether you can stay involved in that...
Remarriage can feel like a fresh start, but it may raise new questions if you have an existing custody order. A new spouse can change where you live, how your weekly schedule works and who shares in your child’s daily routine. You may wonder whether those changes...
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 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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Going through a divorce when you share minor children with your spouse is a complicated situation, even under the best circumstances. If things are contentious between you and your ex, the situation can become downright unbearable. Because stress between parents can...