When you’re upset, angry and hurting, it may seem only natural to vent on your social media pages to your friends. After all, social media platforms have become integral to the lives of many people, and they help you connect to some important sources of emotional...
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Year: 2024
How might a teenager react to the news of their parents’ divorce?
Divorce is a complex and emotionally charged experience for everyone involved, but it can be particularly difficult for teenagers. While younger children may struggle to grasp the situation fully, teens are at a stage where they're keenly aware of family dynamics and...
Unemployment and child support obligations: What you should know
Losing your job, or even having your hours or workload cut, can be very stressful. If you’re a parent who pays child support to your ex, one of your biggest fears is likely how you’ll be able to keep up with your payments and what will happen if you don’t. It’s...
Why might you have to pay support if you share custody?
You have your child 50% - or close to 50% - of the time. You might even have your child more often than your child’s other parent. So, why do you have to pay your ex-spouse child support? This is a situation that often confuses and frustrates a lot of people because...
Can one parent deny a child’s other parenting time after a divorce?
Parents who divorce or who never got married in Arkansas may need to negotiate terms for shared custody. The law presumes that shared custody is the best arrangement for a family unless one parent has compelling evidence to the contrary. Parents can typically...
How do interlocutory writs work for appeals?
The American legal system generally follows a final judgment rule. This means that appeals typically occur after all claims in a lawsuit are resolved. But what happens when a critical ruling mid-case threatens to disadvantage one party unfairly? This is where...
4 ways to use virtual visitation to bond with your children
It’s never ideal to be separated from your children – but electronics have made it easier for parents to interact with their kids across great distances. In recent years, virtual visitation has become a handy tool for divorced parents who want to maintain and...
Ending a covenant marriage in Arkansas
Covenant marriage has gained some national and even international attention in recent months and sparked some curiosity among those who aren’t familiar with it. That’s because the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, who wasn’t previously one of...
Understanding your custody arrangement options
Are you a parent going through a divorce? Then one of the biggest things you’re likely thinking about is your children. You may be worried about your future involvement with your children after the divorce. You may be given the opportunity to have a child custody...
Common legal errors in criminal trials
The criminal justice system in the U.S. is in place to protect innocent individuals from criminal harms. Every year, there are millions of crimes reported and thousands of these cases end up in criminal trials. For the most part, justice is done and all parties act...