Your "ex" would be entitled to a prorated 1/2 from the time of your marriage until the time of your divorce. That portion of your retirement fund would be "marital property."

A prenuptial agreement might protect those funds.

Yes, Arkansas has such laws. The primary focus is upon the disparity of earning power between divorcing spouses. There are several other factors a Court will consider as well. Fault is NOT one of those factors.

1. Verify the credit report is correct. 2. If so, let him know you will re-open the case and ask the judge to find him in violation of the divorce decree and that you will ask for attorney's fees. 3. If no action, see step 2.

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I recommend consulting with an attorney. It sounds like you might need to file a Motion for Contempt and also discuss other options. It’s hard to answer without reading the decree.

You’re entitled to your half of the marital property. Even if you’ve only been married a short time, I still suggest seeking an attorney to at least go over your options and protect your interest.

Yes, but there may be an exception. It depends on what you’re trying to change and your decree.

Please contact an attorney. Most likely the statement implies that the marriage was dissolved or annulled as per that date. Therefore, you are no longer married.

You should check with an Arkansas attorney, but in most states inherited assets are considered separate property as long as the property is not commingled with marital funds. Income, however, from such funds may be considered in determining spousal support in many states.

There's no way to answer that without knowing more about your particular financial situation. Typically, you would be entitled to half of the portion of her retirement plan that accrued during the marriage. You would do well to contact an attorney to make sure you're getting everything... View More

You can use Court Connect to look up the case online by his name. If you’re in a county that participates in efiling then you should also be able to look at his Complaint.

I would suggest contacting an attorney to help you not only file for divorce but ask for temporary spousal and/or child support to help you financially until the divorce is final.

Yes, although there is a formula that limits how much can be held out of each check.

There are grounds for an annulment under Arkansas 9-12-201, but not a timeline. You can petition the court for an annulment at any time if you meet the requirements (when either party is incapable of consenting to marriage through lack of age or understanding, physical causes, or consent was... View More

Arkansas is not a community property state, but that doesn't change the answer to your question. If her name is not on the car note, she cannot be held responsible for that debt unless the divorce judge makes her responsible. Even in that case, the only person the financing company can come... View More

You need to contact your lawyer. She is most likely in contempt to not signing over the land, but the kids are a separate issue.

You need to contact an attorney and send him all the paperwork to look over. Then they can help you.

No. You have to set a hearing and go before the judge.

A judge might give him that debt, but he or she can't extinguish the responsibility you owe to the person who financed the truck.

The benefits she will receive depends on how many years you have been married, how many years you were in the military, and how many of those years overlapped. It is a fact-specific question.

You can file a declaratory action to have a judge pronounce that your current marriage is void.