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...
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How to successfully rejoin the workforce after a divorce
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...
What are the legal grounds for divorce in Arkansas?
Most states have done away with fault-based divorces. Married couples across the United States can call it quits without establishing any specific reason for wanting to end a marriage. Arkansas is one of the few states that does not currently have a no-fault divorce...
How a court divides the marital assets in an Arkansas divorce
The prospects of ending a marriage can create a lot of questions and a certain level of concern for many here in Arkansas and across the nation who are considering or already facing this scenario. If you are one of these individuals, one of your primary worries...
Is it better to negotiate your divorce?
Once you make the decision to end your marriage, you know that your life will change in many ways. Even if you are prepared for all of the ways your life will change, that does not mean that it will be easy to navigate the divorce process. This is especially true if...
Providing critical support for your kids during divorce
When parents go through the process of ending their marriage, there is a lot at stake for every member of the family. While you, as an adult, will experience changes in your finances, where you live and much more, your children will go through just as many adjustments...
Who can file for an uncontested divorce?
Making the decision to end your marriage is one often preceded by significant thought and consideration. You do not make this decision lightly, but you also want to ensure that the choices you make are reasonable, sustainable and in your best interests. One of the...
Your family home and your choices during divorce
When you are going through the process of ending your marriage, everything in your life will change. You could find yourself with less time with your kids, changes to your finances and adjustments in where you live. You may even have to move from your Arkansas family...
How often will you see your children after your divorce?
As a parent, you know that the end of your marriage will impact your children, even if both parties resolve to be amicable and cooperative. Regardless of the level of acrimony that you will experience during your divorce, you want to take steps that will allow you to...
Common co-parenting mistakes to avoid
After the end of a marriage, especially when children are involved, the entire family goes through many changes, some of which are challenging, especially for young children. Co-parenting helps alleviate some of the difficult emotions children commonly experience...