In a landmark move, Arkansas has enacted Act 316 as of January 1, 2024. The act requires mandatory screening for depression in birth mothers within the first six weeks of giving birth as an attempt to address mental health concerns, such as post-partum depression (PPD). 

The holiday season is upon us, and with the joy of travel and festivities comes the need for caution. Whether you’re embarking on a road trip across Arkansas or catching a flight to visit loved ones, ensuring your safety should be a top priority. In this blog post, we’ll go over valuable holiday travel safety tips and shed light on your legal rights should the unexpected occur.

In the ever-evolving world of technology, every parent’s fear is their child becoming too attached to the internet and potentially meeting someone dangerous on social media.

It feels like Halloween was just yesterday, but the season of gratitude is already here. As Thanksgiving approaches, families throughout Arkansas are gearing up to cook homemade meals and spend time with family — although this isn’t the case for everybody. 

Appealing a court decision in Arkansas can feel like a daunting and intricate process. Whether you’re entangled in a civil or criminal case, having the right appellate attorney in your corner is vital. 

November is the time we set aside to honor the families of our service members. It’s a chance for us to show our appreciation for all the sacrifices they make, from long deployments to moving around a lot, and the emotional toll of being separated from loved ones.

Do I have to pay child support if we have joint custody?

In many cases, if the parties share joint custody neither will be required to pay support. However, this is NOT a given. The court may require child support even in joint custody cases. The courts can deviate and reduce the amount in a joint custody situation. The child support guidelines generally consider it “joint custody” where each parent has at least 141 nights with the child. In joint custody cases, child support depends largely on the disparity of incomes: the larger the income disparity, the more likely the court will require support.

As the autumn season unfolds with its crisp air and falling leaves, it brings a sense of warmth and nostalgia to many. But for some, this change of seasons heralds the arrival of a distinct challenge: seasonal affective disorder (SAD). If you’re experiencing difficulty this time of year, it can be hard to get through, especially if you already have an unwanted strained relationship with your children.

Family law cases can be emotionally charged and complex – especially when children are involved. One concerning issue that arises in some family law disputes is parental alienation, where one parent attempts to damage the child’s relationship with the other parent. 

To achieve this, the alienating parent may employ a manipulative tactic known as “love bombing.”

In this blog post, we’ll dive into what love bombing is, how it relates to parental alienation, and how the alienating parent can use it to isolate children and make them more susceptible to manipulation.