Divorce often affects every family member. For children, the shift can bring stress as familiar routines change and new living arrangements begin. If you have recently divorced, you may want to help your children adjust healthily. Learning practical ways to support...
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Modifying a custody order to relocate
Relocation can get very complicated for divorced parents. When someone wants to move, especially if they plan to take the children with them, they really need to consider the custody order. Their ex may also have custody rights, which they need to respect under that...
Clear communication is necessary when co-parenting
There are many things that are generally challenging for co-parents to handle, one of which is communication. The raw emotions that come with the end of a relationship may make talking to each other difficult, but you can’t just avoid each other when you share...
3 common co-parenting conflicts and how parents resolve them
Divorce changes your relationship with your spouse, but it does not end your role as parenting partners. You still share daily responsibilities for your child’s life. You may want to keep a respectful co-parenting relationship. That goal can help your child feel...
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...
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...
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...
3 things you should know about your rights as a father
Fathers are important figures in their children’s lives, and family law recognizes this role. Whether you are going through a separation, never married the child’s other parent or are trying to stay involved in your child’s life, understanding your rights can help...
What are the rights of unmarried couples in Arkansas?
Living together without marriage is common, but you may wonder what rights you have as an unmarried couple in Arkansas. This blog breaks down what protections and limitations apply to unmarried partners to help you understand your legal standing. Understanding legal...
What are Arkansas’s common-law marriage rules?
You might have heard people say, "We're married by common law." But does Arkansas actually recognize that? If you live in Arkansas or plan to move here, it helps to understand how the state views these types of relationships. Arkansas does not recognize common-law...

