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When you marry someone who has a child, you may already feel like a parent. You might help with school, attend appointments and provide daily care. Stepparent adoption can make that bond legal. In Arkansas, you must file a petition, meet consent rules and get court...
You keep asking your ex when you can see your children and receive no response, yet a child support payment still leaves your account every month. It is natural to wonder whether you can stop paying until your ex permits visits. Understanding how Arkansas law treats...
Some assets pass to another person without going through probate. In Arkansas, that usually happens when the asset already has a beneficiary designation, a surviving co-owner or a trust structure that controls what happens at death. Knowing which assets work this way...
When unmarried parents separate, custody and parenting-time questions often arise. In Arkansas, legal paternity is usually the first step for an unmarried father who wants the court to address custody or visitation. Importantly, Arkansas law provides that if a child...
The shift from living apart to formal divorce turns private decisions into enforceable court orders. If both spouses already agree on the main issues, the case often proceeds as uncontested. Living apart does not create enforceable divorce terms Living separately does...
Divorce doesn't just affect a person's finances—it can also affect the retirement savings they have built up over the years. A divorce may divide a person's retirement accounts based on two main factors: when the money was put in and where that money came from....
Making an estate plan is a wise planning step for any Arkansas adult. But your efforts to preserve your legacy and wishes don't need to stop when you sign off on your plan. Talking to others about your plan can be a critical piece of administrating your estate and...
A custody order sets clear rules for when a child stays with each parent. But what happens when one parent ignores those rules? Missing scheduled exchanges, withholding parenting time or refusing to follow the court-ordered schedule can create serious problems. The...
Retirement savings come from years of work and smart planning. During a divorce, these accounts may be divided during the property division process. Knowing how Arkansas courts classify and divide retirement accounts can help protect your long-term financial security....
If both parents pass away, a court may appoint a guardian for their minor children. Parents can strongly influence that decision by naming the person they want in an estate plan, but the court still has final authority to approve the appointment. Parents can name a...