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Is there such a thing as father confusion in Arkansas? My daughter is only 1. Her mother has already dated and moved in 1 outside we split 6 months ago and is already letting another guy stay over all weekends and taking my daughter to social events such as the rodeo and stuff...is that legal?
answered on Jun 5, 2017
Unless there is a court order specifically prohibiting such behavior, your baby's mother can introduce the child to her new boyfriend.
I'm 16 turning 17 in October and I want to move in with my other family members (Dad or sister or brother) when I turn 17 without parent permission or emancipation from Arkansas to Missouri. My older sister or brother would come pick me up from Arkansas, but I don' want to get them in... View More 
answered on Jun 5, 2017
Unless you are emancipated or have your parent's consent, you cannot move out of the house.
I am the maternal grandmother of the minor child and my daughter is homeless and using drugs. The child has been residing with me for over 3 months. Can I legally be a temporary guardian in arkansas? I am not convicted of any violent crimes nor have I had a history of drug use or criminal activity... View More
answered on May 25, 2017
The only way to be a guardian is to be pardoned by the governor. You can look at § 28-65-203. Qualifications of guardian
http://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/2016/title-28/subtitle-5/chapter-65/subchapter-2/section-28-65-203/
(a) A natural person who is a resident of this state,... View More
I filed a motion for change of custody and contempt pro se. I served my ex via certified mail. He picked it up at the very last moment. He also filed a motion for emergency suspension of visitation and contempt about 5 hours after I filed mine and served me with a process server the very next day.... View More
answered on May 23, 2017
Counterclaims are typically used in response to Complaints. From the info in the question it appears you filed a motion. He would need to file a Response to your Motion. That being said, being served matters, technically he is should to respond to your motion and you should to respond to his.... View More
They did file numerous motions culminating in a legal guardianship being granted to the grandparents and without the court ever one time in the whole procedure seeing the mother in court and has send all paperwork to the wrong address knowingly so the mother would not be informed of the proceedings... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2017
The guardianship laws in Arkansas have changed in the last few years. Terminating a guardianship is a lot easier now. Contact an Arkansas attorney to discuss. The law is now on the side of a parent who is fit to care for the child. If that parent consented to the guardianship, it helps also.... View More
I live in Marion, Arkansas and am wishing to relocate to Braden, TN. with my boyfriend, which is just outside of Memphis. It's a 50 mile relocation and there is nothing in the papers stating that cannot happen. There are many reasons why this move makes sense. I have discussed with my ex and... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2017
If you have true joint physical custody, you will not automatically be able to relocate. Instead, you'll have to show that it is in the children's best interests. You are definitely going to need to hire a lawyer for this issue.
My daughter had fins filled on her for trudacy but there was no trudacy her teacher had quit and keep her doctors notes instead of turning them in. She will not make it to 10 grade. Because of this. But I lost custody of my children for the failing of one test.
answered on Mar 28, 2017
Even if they've been removed, the DHS goal is almost certainly reunification with you. You'll just need to pass some drug tests.
I just want to know if she has a legal right to keep me away from my son when we're still married but yes we are separated I've had him every weekend without saying anything to me she just took it upon herself to stop me from seeing him and said she taking the advice of her lawyer do I... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2017
If you are separated, you need to file for divorce and get a visitation/custody order that clarifies your rights. Right now, it is the Wild West, which means she can do what she wants.
Backstory: The number belongs to husbands daughter's mother. She has repeatedly contacted my husband and myself with unwanted calls/text. She throws racial slander and came to my job to cause problems. Admittedly I waited to let my anger blow over. I overreacted and may have went too far.
answered on Mar 17, 2017
You do not have any legal rights unless the parents have given you power of attorney over the child or you have gone to court and asked for rights.
Do I have any legal courses I can take to get visitation rights to this child or have him returned to my care? The mother volunrary placed him with me when he was 2 and he is now 8.
answered on Mar 16, 2017
To your question on visitation rights: You should be able to get court-ordered visitation because you have stood in loco parentis to the child. You may also be able to get custody or even adopt the child, depending on the particular facts of your case.
Will I have to file in Oklahoma?
answered on Mar 15, 2017
You can file for divorce in Arkansas after living here 60 days, but Arkansas will not have jurisdiction over the children until you have lived here for six months.
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