You may be concerned that incapacitation in the future will leave you unable to make some of your own decisions. Maybe you have a family history of strokes, for example, so you are worried that you could suffer a stroke in the future. This could leave you without the...
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Facts about spousal support in modern-day Arkansas
Spousal support is one of the most misunderstood parts of the 21st-century divorce process. Unlike child support, which follows strict formulas, spousal maintenance decisions depend on the specific circumstances of the marriage. Today, courts in Arkansas have broad...
When a divorce means you need to refinance your mortgage
If you are moving toward a divorce, you might start thinking about how you and your spouse are going to divide up the assets that you own jointly. One of these assets could be your home. Naturally, to divide it, you typically have to sell the house and then split up...
How to create a co-parenting plan in Arkansas
When parents decide to separate or divorce in Arkansas, one key requirement that they would need to work on and present at court is their parenting plan. This formal document will contain each parent’s schedules with their children and how they plan to share their...
3 common estate planning mistakes
Estate planning is important for the future of your legacy. However, common pitfalls and mistakes when drafting an estate plan can create issues for your loved ones. Even one small issue can create headaches for your beneficiaries. To protect your legacy and your...
How can you legally end a covenant marriage in Arkansas?
Arkansas law is unique in allowing covenant marriage. Just two other states (Louisiana and Arizona) have it codified in the law. If you and your spouse chose a covenant marriage, you did so with the intention that it would last forever, and you fulfilled the necessary...
How to modify child support in Arkansas after an income change
A sudden change in income can throw your child support order off balance fast. Arkansas law gives you the power to fix it before the payments pile up or fall behind. Here’s how to modify your child support so it matches what you actually earn today. Confirm that you...
Estate planning: Advance healthcare directives in Arkansas
Estate planning is an ideal vehicle for making future medical decisions to guide your care providers and family through a difficult time. Including advance healthcare directives allows you to express your treatment preferences and name someone to speak on your behalf...
Virtual visits are often beneficial in long-distance parenting
When people get divorced, one party moves away from the other party. While this isn’t a problem when there aren’t children involved, it can be challenging when the two people share children. When one parent moves too far for in-person visits to happen on a frequent...
4 FAQs about child support in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) enforces child support. By facilitating a stable flow of financial help from the divorced or separated parents, their children can continue to receive the support that they need to grow in a secure...

