Sep 22, 2021 | Business Law, Car Accident, Civil Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Custody, Debt, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family & Domestic Law, Insurance, Real Estate, Uncategorized, What does a lawyer do?
Flat Fees vs Hourly Billing The number one complaint about attorneys is that they cost too much money – and far too many Arkansans cannot afford legal services. Lion Legal Services works on a flat fee basis to the maximum extent possible. That allows us to stay...
Sep 8, 2021 | Custody, Divorce, Family & Domestic Law, Uncategorized
The Best Interest Standard in a Child Custody Case Whether a case is a divorce case, a change of custody case, or a paternity case, a judge must choose who gets custody of a child based “solely in accordance with the welfare and best interest of the child.” We...
Sep 3, 2021 | Civil Law, Criminal Law, Uncategorized
What is a “Burden of Proof” and why does it matter? Every legal case has its own standard that guides a judge or jury in deciding who wins a case. This standard is called the “burden of proof.” Think of it as the level of and type of evidence required to...
Aug 30, 2021 | Custody, Divorce, Family & Domestic Law, Uncategorized
Are pets more akin to children? YES, say most people. But in Arkansas they are really more akin to the coffee table! They are considered personal property. Pet Custody: What other states are doing. In 2017, Alaska became the first U.S. state to...
Aug 16, 2021 | Civil Law, Criminal Law, Custody, Divorce, Family & Domestic Law, Uncategorized
What Is a Rebuttable Presumption? How Does It Affect My Civil Case? Every legal case imposes a “burden of proof” on the person seeking relief. Think of it as a certain level and type of evidence required to win a case. The normal burden of proof in a civil case is a...
