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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 
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
Added her in 2016. Now my grandmother wants me to sign some paperwork back to her.
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answered on Jan 22, 2024
If the deed to the property includes your mother's name "and her heirs," it suggests that upon your mother's passing, her share in the property would legally pass to her heirs, which likely includes you. Before signing any paperwork to transfer your interest in the property back... View More
There are a lot of details and it's because of the corruption in the town and my family members
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answered on Jan 14, 2024
To initiate the probate process for your grandmother's will after a delay, you can file a petition with the probate court in the county where your grandmother resided at the time of her passing. This action can be taken even if other family members are reluctant or refuse to do so.
In... View More
In my divorce papers this states that I have first option before my ex-wife can find a care provider such as a babysitter daycare or a third party to watch the children. Which she must ask me first if I refuse then she may use outside sources. This falls under the claws in our divorce papers the... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
In cases where there is a court order in place specifying the terms of custody and parenting time, including a "first to refuse" clause, the school should typically adhere to the terms outlined in the court order. However, schools may have their own policies and procedures, so it's... View More
To Arkansas to live with my wife and I and our children but won't be 18 until mid July. What can be done?
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answered on Jan 12, 2024
To address the situation where your niece wishes to move from Oklahoma to Arkansas due to alleged emotional abuse by her mother, it's essential to navigate the legal aspects carefully. Given that your niece won't turn 18 until mid-July, she is still a minor, and custody laws will likely... View More
Also the biological father has not had anything to do with the children in 2 years.. financial or physical contact
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answered on Jan 11, 2024
In Arkansas, the ability of a stepfather to adopt a child without the biological father's consent can be influenced by several factors. Typically, if the biological father has not maintained contact or provided financial support for the children for a specified period, the court may be more... View More
We are divorced
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answered on Dec 31, 2023
In Arkansas, if the father of your child has not been involved for two years, you have several options, depending on what you wish to achieve. If your goal is to encourage the father to be more involved in your child's life, you might consider reaching out to him directly or through a mediator... View More
I filed an order of protection and pressed charges for him slapping me and slamming the door shut on me when I tried to go in to get my things but he has a woman living there who threatened to beat me up. Everything I own is in there how likely is it that the order of protection will be signed by a... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2023
The Court can give you a temporary order of protection if s/he finds that:
You are in immediate and present danger of domestic abuse; or
That the respondent (the abuser) is scheduled to be released from prison within 30 days, and there will be an immediate and present danger of... View More
A wealthy family that did not live local had grandsons care for their father. The grandfather gave my husband guns and jewelry that he said his daughters were not getting it this time because they stole all their mothers belongings when he remarried soon after her death. The items in question were... View More
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answered on Dec 4, 2023
In your situation, where property from an impounded vehicle was released to an executor and then allegedly distributed in violation of a court order, there are a few legal avenues you could explore. First, it's important to review the judge's order regarding the release of property. If... 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.
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.
All property that was acquired during marriage I paid for. Also he packed his stuff and left but took alot of stuff belonging to me that I had before we were married and some stuff I bought after we were married but while we were separated. IS this legal for him to do this?
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
If your husband has destroyed or taken property that belonged to you before the marriage, or property acquired during the marriage without your consent, this is not typically permitted under the law. Property brought into the marriage by one spouse is generally considered separate property, and... View More
We have joint legal and physical custody. He has no running water or heat.
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answered on Oct 16, 2023
If you have joint custody of your children and your ex-husband's home does not have heat or water, you can try to talk to him about the situation or file a motion with the court to modify your custody agreement. You may also want to contact the Arkansas Department of Human Services. For... View More
The presiding judge told me to talk to OCSE but there is no support order in place. And does mine or my husband's income factor in ?
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answered on Sep 29, 2023
Yes, you can typically ask for child support from one or both biological parents if you have permanent guardianship. The incomes of you and your spouse usually won't replace the biological parents' obligation to support their child.
answered on Aug 27, 2023
Override is not really the correct term.
The agent named in a POA is authorized to take whatever action on the principle’s behalf that the principle himself can take.
If the principle’s spouse has superior rights to the principle, the spouse’s rights will also be superior to the agent’s.
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answered on Aug 23, 2023
In Arkansas, it is generally not legally permissible for a great-uncle to marry his great-niece. Marriage between close blood relatives, including great-uncles and great-nieces, is typically prohibited by state laws due to concerns about potential genetic and familial issues.
Support. I now and have lived in Arkansas for over 20 years also. What can I do to challenge or even stop this Garnisment . It is $375 a month that comes directly out of my check. Thanks Kerry
answered on Aug 22, 2023
The best way to stop this garnishment is to ascertain the total amount of back child support you owe from the state child support agency, pay that amount, and then file an application to discontinue the garnishment order.
His last name is first, first name middle, and middle name last. What do I need to do
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answered on Aug 17, 2023
In Arkansas, if there's an error in your husband's name on your marriage certificate, you'll likely need to contact the county clerk's office where the certificate was filed. They can guide you through the process, which may involve completing a correction affidavit with both... View More
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