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...
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Child Custody & Support
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...
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...
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...
Reviewing your parenting plan as the year begins
As the year begins, it's an opportune time for parents of minor children who are separated or divorced, to review and potentially revise their parenting plan. The essence of a successful parenting plan lies in its ability to evolve with the changing needs of the...
The importance of decision-making power in custody
Child custody rights come in two main forms. First, there is physical custody or parenting time. This refers to which parent will be the caretaker for the child and where they will live. Secondly, there is the decision-making power – legal custody – granted to these...
3 benefits of joint custody that divorcing parents should think about
Have you decided on a custody arrangement with your ex? Do you feel compelled to opt for sharing joint physical custody even though it isn’t your top choice? Divorce is undeniably a challenging and emotional journey, especially for parents navigating the complexities...
How can paternity be established in Arkansas?
When a mother is married at the time she gives birth, her husband is legally presumed to be the child’s biological father. If the couple later splits up, that generally makes it easy to establish matters of support. But what if the mother and the father aren’t...
Reasons to terminate an ex’s parental rights
It is possible to terminate a person’s parental rights. This can be done under Arkansas law if it’s in the best interests of the child. For example, a stepparent may be interested in adopting a child after getting married to someone who had a child with a previous...