Family Law

Like all other states, the family court in Arkansas prioritizes the best interests of the child in custody cases. As every family dynamic is unique, with children having different needs, the courts do not have a uniform definition of the best interests of the child....

If you and your soon-to-be ex share kids, you will need to keep communicating, probably for years to come. As much as you both might like to never have to speak to each other again, a total communications shutdown is simply not viable when kids are involved. Here are...

Few things are more joyful than welcoming a new life into the world. A father will look into his little one’s eyes and vow to always be there for them and protect them from harm. What many fathers may not realize is that unless they are listed on the birth...

Parents who aren’t in a romantic relationship have to determine what type of parenting style they should use. There are a few different options, one of which is parallel parenting.  Parallel parenting allows the children to have a meaningful relationship with both...

After divorce, there’s a risk of something known as parental alienation syndrome. This can dramatically impact a parent’s relationship with their own child moving forward. Parental alienation happens when one parent attempts to turn the child against the other parent....

Trying to communicate with an ex about the children can sometimes feel like you’re pulling teeth from a tiger. It’s usually best to have clear guidelines about how communication will be handled. Sometimes, it may seem easier to just send messages with your child since...

Marriage is generally intended to be a lifelong commitment. However, there are situations wherein a union is not valid in the eyes of the law, and annulment becomes a viable option. Annulment differs from divorce in that it declares a marriage null and void as if it...

In some cases, there will be questions about paternity that could hinder someone’s access to their child. For instance, a father may want parenting time rights but not be listed on the birth certificate. Or a mother may be interested in getting child support payments...

Ideally, parents play an active and positive role in the lives of their children until they become adults and well after that point. They put the best interests of their children first in all major decisions. In the real world, not all parents consistently meet the...

When parents get divorced and have to split up parenting time or physical custody of their children, there are many different factors that the court will use. If parents cannot come to an agreement on their own, the court can make a ruling. Some of the factors they...