Different states have different rules when it comes to property division in a divorce. In Arkansas’ case, the state considers any property acquired by either party during the course of the marriage to be marital property, with very few exceptions. Anything acquired by...
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Locating hidden assets in your divorce
Part of the paperwork required for your divorce includes financial details that contribute to child support, alimony and asset division determinations. A key part of the financial evaluation is the Affidavit of Financial Means, which details your income, assets and...
What financial steps to take after a divorce
Much of the hard work in a divorce comes before and during the proceeding. However, the time after a divorce can also determine in part your financial status. Making a few smart moves at this stage will help you move forward without unnecessary complications and...
Can you collect Social Security using an ex-spouse’s earnings?
Many people in Arkansas marriages wind up sacrificing their own schooling or careers for the sake of their partners. If you list yourself among those who spent more time managing a home or raising children than you did in the workforce, you may have valid concerns...
Can you keep your co-parent from picking a bad babysitter?
No parent can be with his or her children all day every day. Eventually, whether to go to work, run errands or simply take a break from parenting, all parents must rely on childcare. Still, the babysitter you choose can make a considerable difference in your...
How do I tell our kids about divorce?
Breaking the news about your impending divorce to your social circle is a hard process; however, approaching your kids with the news is many orders of magnitude more difficult. Children may have a variety of reactions to the news, and none of them are likely to be...
What factors affect how long it takes to get a divorce?
When a couple decides to seek dissolution of marriage, they typically want it done fast. Both parties are usually eager to put the past behind them and move on with their lives. Even if everyone wants lightning speed, various elements impact the timeline. A bit of...
Are your family’s heirlooms part of your marital estate?
As your elderly relatives die, you probably continue to receive treasured family heirlooms. These heirlooms, of course, are considerably more valuable to you than they are to your spouse. Now that you are thinking about ending your marriage, you may wonder if your...
What should you do with wedding memorabilia after your divorce?
Whether you had a lavish wedding or a more frugal ceremony, you have some mementos you cherish. These likely include your dress, decorations and wedding ring. Now that you have made the difficult decision to end your marriage, you may be struggling with what to do...
Is your spouse trying to delay your divorce?
If you are in the early stages of divorce, you are probably itching to get the matter over with and to move on with your life. Your husband or wife, though, may have different ideas. While your spouse probably cannot prevent your divorce forever, he or she may try to...