Can I write a paper stating that my husband and I have legal custody of my nephew and get it notarized and it be legal?

That would be considered, at best, to be a healthcare authorization. That means that you could take care of the child, but you wouldn't be able to...

My husband and I want to adopt my great nephew. His mother is in agreement and the father left before he was born

Since the biological father is not listed on the birth certificate, the biological parents probably weren't married and paternity of the child not...

Whats the best out take on me gaining full custody, alimony and him not taking the baby?

There are a number of questions raised by your inquiry. While you could file for divorce in Arkansas after you have been a resident for at least...

Small claims cases are appealed to the Circuit Court. You can go to your local law library to review Rule 9 of the Arkansas District Court Rules,...

You do have to file a lawsuit for a separation, you can't just file an agreement. There are different types of actions you can file. One is...

Can I adopt my nephew since we have had custody of him for the past 4 and a half years?

You can file a petition for adoption and assert that the consent of the parents is not required if for a period of one year or more they have...

How to get a divorce while spouse is in prison?

You will need to initiate the lawsuit by filing a complaint with the Circuit Court, and then you will need to serve the complaint and summons on...

Can a court order be inforced if the other party plans an appeal or motion to set aside?

They can request a stay on the execution, and the Court will likely require them to post a bond if it grants their request. If they are...

How can I get a divorce from an inmate, that was convicted of raping my child, at the time she was 14 years old, she's now 27

You can go ahead and file for divorce, due to the time that has passed since these events happened, as terrible as they are, you would file under...

Can a resident of Missouri legally file for a ex parte order of protection and divorce in Arkansas?

Jurisdiction for divorce and for an Order of Protection are two different things. Your spouse can file for an order of protection in Arkansas if...