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I am filing for a non-contested divorce from my husband due to financial deceit and emotional abuse. I discovered he does not own the property he claimed and he refuses to contribute to living expenses. He has also become emotionally abusive, and despite owning the house in my name for 7 years... View More 
answered on Mar 14, 2025
You need to file your divorce complaint or proceeding and seek the assistance of the court. That is, as long as he is not being abusive or threatening. The police are very reluctant to get involved in domestic matters unless and until there is clear proof of abuse, usually physical, by one of the... View More
I'm representing myself in Arkansas, specifically in Pulaski County, and need guidance on writing a petition to the court for an expedited postmortem paternity test. The test is necessary to compare a tissue sample for my child's father, who was killed a year ago before she was born. I... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2025
Start by drafting a petition titled clearly, such as "Petition for Expedited Postmortem Paternity Testing," and include your full name, address, and contact details. Clearly state your relationship to the deceased, explain your child's need for Social Security benefits, and emphasize... View More
I agreed to pay my ex-spouse alimony as part of our divorce agreement, even though it wasn't initially ordered by the court. This written agreement was included in our divorce judgment. Since I lost my job last June and have found a new job that pays $32,000 less per year, I'm struggling... View More
My 25-year-old disabled daughter, diagnosed with moderate mental retardation in autism and a former SSDI recipient, is currently in Arkansas Community Corrections in West Memphis, Arkansas. She hasn’t received SSDI since she was 19 because my mother, her previous caregiver, passed away without... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2025
I understand how challenging and stressful this situation must be for both you and your daughter. Let me help you break down the immediate steps you need to take.
For guardianship in Arkansas, you'll need to file a petition with the probate court in the county where your daughter... View More
As a guardian of a minor’s estate in Arkansas, I need to file a motion to withdraw funds to purchase a vehicle for the minor, who is turning 16 and will primarily use the car. I have a court order establishing my guardianship. All other guardians consent to this withdrawal, and this is the first... View More
I want to know if I can probate a will 15 years after my father's death to claim my inheritance. The will was never probated, and there is a dispute between the children and the stepmother. I have a copy of the will, which states that my stepmother could live in the house until she married or... View More
I recently discovered that my stepmother omitted me and my sibling, the first and second born children of my deceased father, from her obituary announcements and estate matters. She managed to leave my father's homestead to her adopted son after my father passed away. Unfortunately, we were... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2025
Hire an AR attorney to advise and represent you on this.
My deceased uncle did not have a will, so the family land—which has been in our family for over 60 years—went to his next of kin, his grandson, because his son is also deceased. However, since his grandson is a minor, the mother of his deceased son has started selling off the land without the... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2025
If there is a will, has it been filed for probate? If not then Decedent's heirs own his land. If the Will is filed for Probate, and designates devisees and/or residuary beneficiaries, then they get the land through the Will.
Wills mean nothing without probate. Since you... View More
I am currently paying child support for my son, who lives with his father full-time. There is an upcoming court date on March 17 to address child support and set the payment amount. Previously, there was a 90-day temporary guardianship granted to his father, which ended with him gaining full... View More
I received paperwork for child support in December, which incorrectly lists the father of my child as the noncustodial parent. However, we are both custodial parents, and there is no legal custody agreement in place. I haven't responded yet because I plan to move in with him soon. What steps... View More
I filed a police report because my sister took a safe containing personal items, including a firearm valued at $2,500 or less, from my parent's place, which is now in probate. The police are aware she took it, and she admitted to them that she did. I informed them about the firearm, which... View More
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answered on Feb 14, 2025
Either the fiduciary or the beneficiaries must file a demand for the assets to be marshalled up by the fiduciary or a Court appointed fiduciary if the sister is removed. Probably all parties are tenants in common, so no crime was committed.
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answered on Feb 8, 2025
A juvenile officer cannot remove a child from a home without following legal procedures, and in most cases, the Department of Human Services (DHS) must be involved. Law enforcement or juvenile officers may respond to situations involving child safety, but they typically do not have the authority to... View More
I didn't get served i was ordered to take baby to my po and everything stated in order is a lie that can be proven on my side.
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answered on Dec 25, 2024
If you try to quote someone else by saying what you heard, you may be prohibited from repeating what you heard due to the Hearsay rule. There are ways around Hearsay, but you will generally need a lawyer to help you avoid the Hearsay problem. If there is an eyewitness who made a statement to you... View More
I have had a material change in income and other dependents born. Am i able to open a case back up to have this child support adjusted to the new law?
answered on Dec 17, 2024
Yes, anytime you have a change in income that meets the threshold you can have the child support recalculated. You should be able to get a new calculation based on what you've mentioned.
I live in Arkansas and he lives in Illinois.. What can I do to get my son back
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answered on Dec 25, 2024
You need to consult with a lawyer. You may ultimately need a lawyer in Illinois. There are many case-specific questions that only a lawyer may advise you about in a private session. Some of the questions will include: Is there an existing court order, and if so, which court (state) issued that... View More
My daughters father has blocked me on everything and sent numerous messages stating he wants nothing to do with her and even wrote it out on a piece of paper. I want to make sure he can’t just come take her when it’s convenient to him.
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answered on Dec 25, 2024
The answer will depend on other factors, including whether there is an existing court order that grants him visitation rights or not. If there is an existing court order, you may need to seek modification of that order. Otherwise, he may be able to exercise his rights under that order even if he... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2024
If a case has already been filed, the party requesting temporary maintenance has to schedule a temporary hearing and serve notice of the temporary hearing upon the opposing party. Both parties are also required to exchange an Affidavit of Financial Means prior to the hearing. In preparing the... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2024
Typically child support obligations are not conditionally tied to other obligations of a parent. The child support obligation to the father is independent of the father's obligation to amend the birth certificate.
Boyfriend was hit by a truck n has an appointed guardian in Arkansas n he wants guardianship terminated as he hasn't seen a penny of the settlement n is currently living in a hotel in Illinois.
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
In Arkansas, an adult ward under guardianship can file a petition to terminate the guardianship if they believe they no longer require a guardian. The process typically involves the following steps:
1. The ward must file a petition with the court that established the guardianship,... View More
I have court admissible DNA test results. And I and the mother both agree she is my child. What form do I need to turn in to the courts to open a case in which I establish paternity and can have my name put on the birth certificate
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answered on Feb 13, 2024
In Arkansas, to have your name placed back on your child's birth certificate after a rescission of paternity, you will need to establish paternity through the court. This typically involves filing a petition for the establishment of paternity in the appropriate family court. Since both you and... View More
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