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Q: I have been living in Arkansas since May 09,2015. I moved from Ft Worth, Tx. I want to get a divorce from my husband.

I have not talked to him in over a year and do not now where he lives. How does a divorce proceed without knowing where the husband is?

Stefan K. McBride
Stefan K. McBride
answered on Mar 15, 2017

If you cannot find him, you can publish a notice in a newspaper. There are certain requirements that go with that, so you'll probably want to hire a lawyer.

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Q: Q: If I live in Arizona and my husband is in a federal prison in Arkansas can I file for a divorce in Arkansas?
Stefan K. McBride
Stefan K. McBride
answered on Mar 15, 2017

As long as your husband has lived in Arkansas for longer than sixty days, you can file for divorce in Arkansas.

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Q: (Arkansas) Is my inheritance considered a marital asset? How can I keep my husband from getting it?

I haven't received any of the inheritance yet (my father just passed away), and my husband and I haven't lived together in 18 months. There were no separation papers filed.

Stefan K. McBride
Stefan K. McBride
answered on Mar 15, 2017

Ordinarily, an inheritance is not considered marital property in Arkansas.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Divorce for Arkansas on
Q: Less than 2 weeks after I married this man he abused me and was put in jail for 3rd degree battery can I get an annaullm

I also have an order of protection against him as well. He was in jail for 2 nights and 3 days. Because of hitting me in the face. Can it be annulled or do I have to get a divorce??

Stefan K. McBride
Stefan K. McBride
answered on Mar 15, 2017

If you voluntarily entered into the marriage and he didn't lie to you about something that would have made you not marry him, you will need to file for a divorce, not annulment.

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Q: Can I file for divorce in AR without being a resident? AR is the state I was married and my two sons live there.

I have signed a settlement agreement, but my wife refuses to sign and file the divorce (she is a resident). We have been separated 24 months. I live in CA.

Stefan K. McBride
Stefan K. McBride
answered on Mar 15, 2017

If your wife has been a resident of Arkansas for more than sixty days and you live in another state, you can file for divorce in Arkansas.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Divorce for Arkansas on
Q: I am wanting to file for divorce, but I moved home with my kids to Arkansas and he still lives in Oklahoma.

Will I have to file in Oklahoma?

Stefan K. McBride
Stefan K. McBride
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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Q: reason idgnities intolerable, judge say insufficient grounds, can I attach

To the plaintiff deposition as an addendum, or do I need a specific form in arkansas ?

Don Spears
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answered on Dec 13, 2016

You need a specific form. Since you have already started your divorce yourself, you may be able to find an attorney that will only draft the documents you need to finish for a small fee.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Libel & Slander for Arkansas on
Q: My ex wife is spreading info about me on social media yes it's true but it is causing problems with my everyday life

Is there anything I can do about it?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 25, 2016

It is a violation of your reasonable expectation of privacy.Suggest you contact the lawyer who handled your divorce. Perhaps they can get some type of ancillary order.

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Q: Where can I find a reasonably priced divorce lawyer?
Brandon M Haubert
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Brandon M Haubert
answered on Apr 25, 2016

The price of a divorce typically depends on the reasonableness of those getting divorced. The less fighting and more reasonable the client, the more reasonable the price. The more fighting, the higher the price.

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Q: I am acting Pro Se regarding a divorce my spouse filed in AR I have to file a Notice Of Hearing...What should it say?

I dont know what to put on it!

June Ann Anteski
June Ann Anteski
answered on Feb 24, 2013

If the Notice of Hearing is deficient in that it does not satisfy certain due process requirements, your divorce probably will not proceed. I recommend consulting a divorce lawyer to handle your case for you. Good luck.

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Q: If you are going through a divorce and a child is involved, can they date other people?
June Ann Anteski
June Ann Anteski
answered on Feb 24, 2013

If you want to present your strongest case in a custody battle, you need to wait to date someone until after you are divorced. Also, you may find that your child may be able to cope with your divorce a little easier if you are not adding third parties to the picture. Good luck.

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Q: My husband and I have been seperated for two years. He has been in prison can I get free or cheap divorce?
June Ann Anteski
June Ann Anteski
answered on Feb 23, 2013

You need to file for divorce based on more than 18 months of continuous separation. You should consult a lawyer because of certain requirements that must be met to serve him in prison. You can ask the lawyer if they can set you up on an affordable monthly payment plan to pay their retainer. Good... View More

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Q: What is the time frame to get a annulment
June Ann Anteski
June Ann Anteski
answered on Feb 23, 2013

There is no set time limit. However, you need to have grounds for the annulment, such as the marriage was never consummated or your spouse committed fraud to induce you to marry him or her. Because this is complicated, your will need to hire an attorney. Good luck.

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Q: If I got married and have proof that he lied(consent by fraud) can i get annualment & how?

When i married my legal husband he promised that he was drug free and he seemed like he was about 4 months into the marriage he was fired from a job bc he never did the new hire drug test. a week or so later we separated because i couldnt take the lies anymore. i havent seen him in almost a year... View More

June Ann Anteski
June Ann Anteski
answered on Feb 23, 2013

You an file for an Annulment based on fraud or in the alternative, Divorce. You will probably need to hire an attorney to assist you with this matter. Good luck.

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Q: Spouse is putting the land & everthing in his brothers name so i can't get 1/2 before divorce, is this legal in arkansas

Been married over 20 years, land in his name but was married along time before we bought it

June Ann Anteski
June Ann Anteski
answered on Feb 23, 2013

You need to contact a divorce lawyer as soon as possible. Sometimes, spouses try to conceal assets in their divorce in an attempt to deprive their spouse from claiming a marital interest in the property. You need to take legal action forthwith. Good luck.

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Q: Is a lawyer always required for a divorce that involves domestic abuse? if so is it hard to find one pro bono?
June Ann Anteski
June Ann Anteski
answered on Feb 23, 2013

You can file for divorce pro se, without using an attorney. However, if there are property or debt issues to be decided or children involved, then I strongly recommend hiring an attorney. Good luck.

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Q: Can a judge is a divorce order how a child's social security benefit can be spent?
June Ann Anteski
June Ann Anteski
answered on Feb 23, 2013

Yes, a Judge can order the custodial parent to use the child's social security benefit to pay for the needs of the child.

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Q: How can i divorce someone who has moved out of the country
June Ann Anteski
June Ann Anteski
answered on Feb 23, 2013

You will need to hire an attorney to file for divorce in the county where you reside. Then, you will need to serve him via public notice in the newspaper. Good luck.

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Q: How do I appeal a divorce decree?

Papers were filed without my consent but I had already had a signed and notarized (by my ex-spouse and myself) paper that we agreed upon. The judge and his attorney never let me speak when we were on the phone. I want to appeal the decision.

Kathryn L Hudson
Kathryn L Hudson
answered on Jan 1, 2012

You generally have thirty days from the date of the entry of the Order to file a Notice of Appeal. If you were not properly served with process the Court does not have personal jurisdiction over you and you can petition to have the divorce set aside and any Order void.

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