Parental alienation is a topic that’s often only discussed in post-divorce situations. But what happens when the divorce is still in progress — possibly taking longer than anticipated — and you find that you’re experiencing parental alienation? 

Parental alienation is a topic that’s often only discussed in post-divorce situations. But what happens when the divorce is still in progress — possibly taking longer than anticipated — and you find that you’re experiencing parental alienation? 

Have you ever been in an accident where more than one party was at fault? Maybe you were involved in a car crash where the other driver ran a red light, but you were also speeding. Or perhaps you slipped and fell on a wet floor in a store, but you were also looking at your phone instead of paying attention to your surroundings. 

Parental alienation is a devastating reality that affects many families in the U.S. — including Arkansas. This phenomenon occurs when one parent intentionally or unintentionally turns their children against the other parent, which results in effects like psychological distress.

If you or your children are experiencing parental alienation, know that you’re not alone. Millions of parents have also experienced it — but it’s still an isolating, emotionally challenging, and devastating situation. 

If you or someone you know is facing a child welfare issue in Arkansas, it's crucial to understand the roles and differences between Child Protective Services (CPS) and the Department of Human Services (DHS). 

Whistleblowers play a crucial role in exposing fraud, corruption, and other misconduct in the workplace.

But the fear of retaliation or other negative consequences can deter employees from speaking up. This reluctance perpetuates a culture of secrecy and unethical behavior, ultimately creating unsafe and toxic workplaces. 

If you’re going through a difficult divorce or separation, you might be tempted to spy on your spouse to gather evidence of wrongdoing or to uncover hidden assets. But spying can have severe legal and ethical implications since it’s a two-party consent state; plus, it may not even be the most effective way to achieve your goals. This blog post will explore a couple of alternatives to spying on your spouse in Arkansas.

Issue preclusion, also known as "collateral estoppel," refers to the principle that a final judgment on a particular issue prevents the same parties or their privies from relitigating that issue in a subsequent lawsuit.

Unjust enrichment is a legal concept that refers to situations where one party has been enriched at the expense of another party, without a legal justification for that enrichment.

Res judicata is a Latin term that means "a matter judged" or “a matter decided.” It is a legal doctrine that prevents parties from re-litigating issues

Nunc pro tunc is a Latin term that means "now for then." It's a legal term that refers to the ability of a court to retroactively correct an error in a judgment or order to reflect