Arkansas law allows a stepparent to adopt children they have a strong parental bond to and have stood in the place of the non-custodial parent....

Question regarding traveling abroad with child ?

You will want to file a motion with the court, if the child does not already have a passport both parents have to sign for one. Most judges will...

How do I get no cohabitation during a divorce and after. ?

If you do not have an attorney I strongly urge you to retain one as these are very serious custody issues that need to be plead and a hearing held...

Can I go get children from my mother?

Without a court order giving her guardianship she has no legal right to keep your children and would have nothing to show the police should she...

I am on child support from ex husband on our daughter he and his wife split up and she has guardianship of my daughter now. ?

Your ex-husband cannot give guardianship to another person without you being notified and have a right to contest in court. Unless you can be...

If you are still married you have equal legal rights to your children and if your wife is cohabitating with another man she is committing adultery....

Can I deny visitation of the father of my child?

In Arkansas an unwed mother is deemed to have sole custody. For an unwed father to get visitation or custody rights they must file a petition for...

How do I file for abandonment to gain legal guardianship

You will need to file a Petition for Guardianship and since you have had them for so long even though you are not a relative the court will view...

Can a lawsuit be filed against me in Monticello , Arkansas , if I have no equity , no interest in the property of the lawsuit

To protect yourself and your interest in the other piece of land I would get a consult with a local attorney right away that can review the summons...

This is not an uncommon story. Blended families are hard but can be very successful with patience and counseling. Your children may be getting a...