Divorce

Your spouse recently told you that they would like to get a divorce. That may not surprise you, as you have seen issues in the marriage for some time. You agree that divorce may be the right path forward. What does surprise you, though, is that your spouse also tells...

Dating before your divorce is final can feel like a natural step forward. Many people emotionally move on long before paperwork wraps up. Still, when a divorce is ongoing, dating can raise legal and practical issues one may not expect, especially when children are...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Some people who decide to divorce look forward to the day when they no longer have to speak to their ex. If you share children with your ex, this isn’t going to happen at least until the children are grown. You and your ex will have to find suitable ways to...

Divorce is stressful for everyone involved. The process often stirs up conflict, but it does not have to be defined by hostility. With the right mindset and approach, it is possible to reduce tension and remain amicable during and after the divorce. Here are some key...

Divorce requires going through several steps so that the marriage can be dissolved. One of these has to do with dividing the marital estate. The property division process that occurs during a divorce is often one of the most challenging tasks that has to be done...

Divorce can disrupt everything you have built—your routine, your family life and your sense of financial stability. If you have spent years caring for your children or managing your home, it is normal to feel uncertain about how you will manage on your own. Arkansas...