I live in Arkansas and have a court order to pay child support for my daughter, who lives in North Carolina. My decree states that child support continues until she is 18 or graduates from high school. My daughter, turning 18 at the end of May, was removed from public school due to attendance... View More

I am concerned about the sale of property next to mine, as it may affect my access to the main road, potentially leaving me landlocked. The real estate agent involved seems questionable, offering plans to transform the area into a lake or resort, or even a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center,... View More

I am dealing with a complex situation involving my husband’s ex-wife, who refuses to sign their 2021 joint tax return unless all documents are sent to her address. My husband has done all the work to prepare the tax return, but she left him and the children, and this demand seems manipulative. We... View More

What penalties could a 15-year-old minor face for being caught drinking a can of beer on school property in Arkansas? The minor was found by school authorities and is required to report to court. The minor has had past disciplinary actions, although the specifics are unclear since his father, who... View More

I am 54 years old and have never had any legal issues before. On March 26, I was arrested for a class A misdemeanor assault (3rd degree) for allegedly causing apprehension of imminent injury. The incident is said to be on video, but my boss has not shown it to me. I'm accused of placing my... View More

On March 29, 2025, during a visit to the title company for the sale of some property, I was unexpectedly asked by my husband to sign a deed transfer, believed to be for moving the property into a joint trust. I was distressed at that moment, and now I realize the joint trust never existed. There... View More

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answered on Mar 31, 2025

Hire an AR attorney to search the title now. Then decide if a suit should be filed to set aside a conveyance.

I have been living on a property all my life and have built my house there. I have contributed to maintaining and improving the property. I have paid rent to the property owner, and I have some documentation showing permission to build my house. What can I do if the property owner wants to sell the... View More

I'm completing an Arkansas Beneficiary deed and want to list the grantees as tenancy in common with unequal shares, specifically 90% and 10%. Is it legal to distribute the proceeds of a sale in this manner using a Beneficiary deed?

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answered on Mar 29, 2025

Hire an AR attorney to draft such a deed. But you will want the granting clause to convey 9/10 & 1/10 to the tenants in common, not percentages.

I'm inquiring about the expected sentence for a first-time offender who has pleaded guilty to a Class B felony under statute 5-12-102. The individual received a 20-year sentence and has been incarcerated for 7 years, yet hasn't been considered for parole or seen a parole board. What... View More

Is it illegal for a woman to use drugs like methamphetamine with syringes while knowingly pregnant, and how can this be reported? The individual has a history of substance abuse, and there are visible track marks on her arms and feet. Social Services offer support, but she expresses disregard for... View More

I purchased what I was told was 1x12 white pine from Murfreesboro Hardware, but I received yellow pine instead. The store has two stacks of yellow pine, which they are selling as white pine. I confronted the store owner, but he lied to me. I do have receipts stating I purchased white pine. Is this... View More

I was pulled over while operating my motorcycle without a license and consented to a search, during which I was found to be in possession of 3 grams of meth. I have a prior conviction from years ago but have been off parole for two years. This incident occurred in Little River County, Arkansas, and... View More

While I was out of town, I asked a 51-year-old individual to feed my pet, and he entered my locked garage and stole approximately $15,000 worth of tools. I am 67 years old. He admitted to taking the items in a Facebook message and has since engraved his initials on the tools to misrepresent... View More

I discovered that my ex-husband posted a video of us engaging in a private activity without my consent on an adult website. The videos were recorded during our marriage, but I did not consent to their recording or sharing. Although he has removed them, I am concerned he might repost them elsewhere... View More

Jeremy Malcolm
answered on Mar 26, 2025

I'm very sorry that this happened to you. No, it is not legal for him to post these private videos of you, and depending on where you are both located, it might also be a criminal offense. Other than by contacting him to alert him that you might take legal action, there is no simple solution... View More

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I was charged with a felony aggravated assault in 2010, but the charge was reduced to a misdemeanor after I completed probation and paid restitution fees. I have no other criminal charges or convictions, am not on probation, and have no pending legal cases. Although I am uncertain if my civil... View More

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answered on Mar 27, 2025

The reduction of your felony to a misdemeanor is a positive step, but firearm eligibility involves complex federal and state laws. Federal law typically prohibits those with felony convictions from purchasing firearms, but when a felony is reduced to a misdemeanor, your eligibility may be restored... View More

I live in Arkansas and work at a small LLC. I am a full-time employee, averaging about 38 hours a week. Recently, due to personal concerns involving my children's care, my average weekly hours have decreased to about 32. My employer has threatened to revoke my full-time status and benefits... View More

A woman added her husband's cousin/neighbor as a caretaker to her bank accounts and later deeded her estate to the caretaker. After the woman's death following her forced removal by her sister, the sister falsified claims of undue influence and falsified documents. The sister's... View More

I have lived in my apartment for 15 years, and my 2-year-old daughter, who has severe allergies, seems affected by the old carpet. I have expressed my concerns to several different apartment managers, providing them with a doctor's letter, but they lost it and stated that replacing the carpet... View More

I currently have joint legal custody with my ex-wife, who has visitation every other weekend. She has not been involved in our child's schooling or medical care and hasn't been consistent with visitation for the past year. Additionally, she has not adhered to the court order to pay half... View More