Once the state of Arkansas creates a child support arrangement for your son or daughter, the parent obligated to pay support must pay the full amount until the child either comes of age or a new court order takes effect. When specific circumstances exist and certain...
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What are some warning signs your spouse may be considering divorce?
Typically, you will have many indications that your relationship is in trouble. But sometimes, one spouse is good at covering up their feelings, and you only discover something was seriously wrong when you get divorce papers. If you have doubts about your marriage,...
Attitudes to avoid during divorce
Ending a marriage often creates tension and anxiety. Major decisions hang in the balance while emotions run high. It is no surprise people tend to make poor choices during these times. Every divorcing spouse should avoid traveling down counterproductive paths....
3 tips for parents entering the workforce after divorce
When life takes an unexpected turn and a person must reenter the workforce after years of being a stay-at-home parent, the process can be extremely intimidating, particularly with the added stress from the emotional, mental and physical trauma that comes from a...
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 to set yourself up for success during a family law case
Family issues are a difficult time. However, setting yourself up to win your legal case can help you get through this emotional time. Of course, first things first, you need people you can trust. Remembering to take the right actions to move your case forward would...
Who does joint custody work for?
Joint custody is a well-known and renowned option for parents after divorce. It has numerous benefits heralded across studies that take place over the globe and across decades. But who exactly does joint custody work for? And are there any people where joint custody...
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...
4 tips for women facing property division in “gray divorce”
Life expectancy has increased, and women, especially, express concern about outliving their assets following a later-in-life divorce. If you are facing divorce as a woman over 50, here are four tips to help you prepare for property division and the post-divorce stage...
What happens to your health insurance after your divorce?
Preparing for various lifestyle changes is essential when you decide to end your marriage. However, you can lessen the disruption to some areas of your life by considering the practical ramifications of your Arkansas divorce. Health insurance is one of the areas that...