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If you’re wondering which approach to choose between a fault-based and a no-fault divorce, you have options. In Arkansas, you have the liberty to opt for either. Does it make a difference which approach you explore? Understanding how your divorce will play out based...
The First Step Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump in December 2018. This was a milestone in criminal justice reform. This bipartisan legislation aimed to improve prison conditions and revisit sentencing laws. A highly significant change resulted in...
The decisions made about property division during a divorce help establish the foundation for someone's future. It is important for those preparing for divorce in Arkansas to understand their rights under the law, what usually happens during divorce and what assets...
Navigating the complexities of being under criminal investigation is inherently stressful. If you are currently under investigation and your situation involves allegations of drug crimes within the framework of a larger conspiracy, you are likely feeling overwhelmed....
No-fault divorce is much more common than it was decades ago. Many couples choose this option because their marriage simply isn’t working for any number of reasons. Sometimes, even if one spouse is guilty of serious wrongdoing – like adultery, for example – the other...
In Louisiana, the child's best interest is the focal point of custody determinations. Courts consider various factors to ensure that a custody arrangement most effectively supports a child's welfare and development. Understanding these factors that impact custody can...
It can be tough to be a student. The social and familial pressure to succeed can put students under a lot of strain – and some turn to so-called “study drugs” to help them through. Study drugs are a colloquial term applied to stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin, both...
Some parents begin the process of crafting child custody arrangements and parenting plans in pursuit of very specific terms. They know exactly what they want, and they simply need to convince their child’s other parent or the courts that those terms are appropriate....
Theft might seem like a straightforward crime. Taking something that doesn't belong to you is against the law and can land you in hot water. But even a crime like theft can present a complicated series of issues that make one case totally different from the next....
When facing the end of a marriage, couples have two basic routes they can take: They can try to negotiate an agreement between themselves and ask the court to sign off on it, or they can go to litigation and let the court make all the major decisions. Which route...