According to the National Multifamily Housing Center, approximately 45 million households in the U.S. rent their current dwelling. Of these renters, 82% expressed dissatisfaction with the housing market prices, leaving them with no affordable options to own their own home.

Over the past few weeks, intimate partner violence headlines have run rapidly among individuals in the public eye. Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei lost her life after being violently burned on 80% of her body by her significant other.

According to the U.S. News, Arkansas was ranked the fourth most dangerous state in America in 2023. With 645 violent crimes out of 100,000 crimes reported, Arkansas barely misses the mark for top competitor (New Mexico with 780 violent crimes per 100,000).

Out of all the financial assets between couples, shared property is one of the most expensive. But what happens to the shared property in the event of divorce or separation from a long-term partner?

Continuing with our back-to-school theme, this week we’re exploring child custody agreements involving school-aged children. Creating a custody schedule can be complicated, especially when co-parents have to consider school hours.

Parents, it’s that time of the year again: back-to-school season. According to Forbes, the average student will cost $586 in school supplies for the 2024 school year. This is a big expense for any family, especially for those with multiple school-aged children. But who covers the cost after separation or divorce?

What’s worse than waking a sleeping child? Leaving them in a locked, hot car. With every minute spent alone in the parked car, the internal temperature rises and increases the child’s risk of heat stroke.

The majority of property owners and landlords take pride in the appearance of their home and business. That means clearing away dead foliage, lawn maintenance, and repairing broken fixtures. But these tasks aren’t just important for a property’s image — it can also save people from a costly lawsuit.

Maybe you’re a teenager looking for emancipation, or perhaps you’re a parent who has been served with emancipation paperwork from your child. Regardless of your circumstances, receiving a court order for an emancipation hearing can be exhausting for both parties.

As we get older, it feels like adolescents appear younger. However, in the state of Arkansas, you might be right. In 2023, the state passed a new law stating that employers can hire fourteen and fifteen year olds without work permits and age verification.

Summertime has arrived, and for many Americans this season embodies backyard barbecues, beach trips, and increased alcohol consumption.

On July 4th, 1776, the first 13 states in America endorsed the Declaration of Independence. Centuries and many additional states later, our country continues to celebrate our independence on the 4th of July.