New 2024 Act Mandates Depression Screening for Birth Mothers

New 2024 Act Mandates Depression Screening for Birth Mothers

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). 

Navigating the Holidays with Travel Safety Tips — and Your Legal Rights

Navigating the Holidays with Travel Safety Tips — and Your Legal Rights

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.

What Does The Recent Development in The Social Media Safety Act Mean for Parents?

What Does The Recent Development in The Social Media Safety Act Mean for Parents?

In the ever-evolving world of technology, every parent’s fear is their children becoming too attached to the internet and potentially meeting someone dangerous on social media. Arkansas legislatures have recognized this too, ultimately enforcing S.B. 396, or The Social Media Safety Act, which requires minors to get consent from their parents to create social media accounts. There have recently been new developments, so next, we’ll dive into what this means for Arkansas parents. 

Navigating Thanksgiving in Arkansas with Shared Custody

Navigating Thanksgiving in Arkansas with Shared Custody

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. 

How to Find and Choose the Right Appeals Lawyer in Arkansas

How to Find and Choose the Right Appeals Lawyer in Arkansas

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. 

An appeal is a legal process where a higher court reviews a decision made by a lower court to ensure it’s fair and just. Appellate law calls for a specialized skill set, making it crucial to find an attorney who can adeptly advocate for your interests. 

Next, we’ll guide you through the essential steps to help you discover and choose the perfect appeals lawyer, also called an appellate attorney, in Arkansas.

It’s Military Family Appreciation Month. Are You Dealing With Parental Alienation?

It’s Military Family Appreciation Month. Are You Dealing With Parental Alienation?

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.

Child Support FAQs

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.

Navigating Seasonal Affective Disorder and Parental Alienation

Navigating Seasonal Affective Disorder and Parental Alienation

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.

What is Love Bombing? How Love Bombing Can Cause Parental Alienation (Part 1)

What is Love Bombing? How Love Bombing Can Cause Parental Alienation (Part 1)

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.

Reconnecting Hearts During July’s National Family Reunion Month

Reconnecting Hearts During July’s National Family Reunion Month

In a world where social media has become the new norm for family connections, the idea of traditional family reunions may seem like a thing of the past. But did you know that nearly half of children under 13 years old are using social media?