Sep 8, 2021 | Custody And Child Support, Family & Domestic Law
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...
Aug 30, 2021 | Divorce And Separation, Family & Domestic Law
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 6, 2021 | Divorce And Separation, Family & Domestic Law
When married persons divorce, a judge sometimes orders that one spouse pay the other spouse financial support, called “alimony” or “spousal support.” Who can get alimony in Arkansas? You can get alimony if you and your spouse agree or if a judge finds that an award...
Jul 27, 2021 | Custody And Child Support, Family & Domestic Law
In child custody cases, one of the most common questions is “How is basic child support determined in Arkansas?” The law changed recently, so let’s recap a bit of history and highlight the changes. That Was Then Once upon a time in Arkansas,...
Mar 23, 2020 | Custody And Child Support, Family & Domestic Law
Co-Parenting is tough enough without the added strain of a global pandemic. But here we are. So, for your reading pleasure, Lion Legal Services presents 7 best practices for getting through disaster without ruining your co-parenting relationship and/or scarring your...
