When a custodial parent goes to jail, does the spouse gain custody of the child, or does the child go to the non custodial pare?

A fit parent always has preference for custody of their child, so if the father is not able to exercise custody and the mother does not agree to...

What's it mean when your children's father signs a consent to guardianship and waiver of services and entry of appearance?

It means that he consents to the grandmother being appointed guardian (assuming of children) -- he is not contesting the guardianship -- and he is...

What do i need to do to stop court ordered child support since mother has closed the case with the child support office?

It's important that you file your motion to terminate the child support as soon as possible. Your employer is going to continue to follow the...

If the other parent isn't the one meeting me am I required to meet with his grandparents?

As a general rule, if one parent cannot make it to the exchange point on time to pick up the kids it is fine to have a suitable third party pick up...

HOW do we request and pay for copies of court transcript/verbatim records for court hearing in Mena Arkansas?

You can go to the Court Clerk's office to look up the case number and which court the case was assigned to, then you can contact the Court Reporter...

Cps took my kids monday. How do I get thm back. Can they do this

You will need to get an attorney who can look at the circumstances under which DHS took your children, if they were taken from the home a month ago...

Asking a family member to vacate - no rent/lease agreement?

If they are not paying rent or providing some sort of consideration, they are guests and guest can always outstay their welcome -- in which case...

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How long do the lower court have to schedule a court date on an appeal that has been reversed and remanded back to court?

You may need to contact the Court to request that a hearing date be set.

If I adopted my daughter in the state of arkansas can I give up my parental rights as a dad ?

In order for your parental rights to be terminated, it would need to be in connection with another adoption. This can be if your ex-wife...

Why can't I keep a tenants things when they left owing lots money and their things but won't get their stuff or pay?

It seems like there may be some important information missing from your query, but you may want to look at Ark. Code Ann. Section 18-16-108, which...