What are the laws regarding me as a mother moving out of state with my daughter?

More information is required before anyone can give you a specific answer (e.g., were you married to the father when the child was born, or is the...

As Mr. Scholl stated, the law just recently changed in Arkansas, allowing for a presumption in favor of joint custody. Because this change is so...

How long are temporary orders good for in Arkansas?

Without knowing what kind of case it is, it is difficult to answer. Is it a divorce case? A modification of a previous order regarding...

My 14 old niece want to live with me not her sister how do I get custody of her

I agree with Mr. Scholl here -- it sounds like you need to either ask the court to appoint you as guardian of your niece, or if there is an...

I have been getting harassed by an ex boyfriend. What can I do?

Talk to your local county prosecutor, they have someone in their office that will assist you with filing out the paperwork. Your circuit clerk's...

If charges have been pressed against you and no action has been made within 6 months is the case just dropped?

The short answer is that the State generally has one year, barring good cause, to bring you to trial. The long answer is that I'm not really...

What is paraphernalia as a class D felony? and for a first time offender what wld the sentence be like? what does this mean?

Based on your post above, I'm guessing that you were charged under Ark. Code Ann. § 5-64-443(c) -- "A person who uses or possesses with the...

Got caught shoplifting and $60 tie from dillards and got a court date will i most likely get a fine or probation

Without knowing all the facts of your case (which you should not disclose on the internet anyway), it is difficult to predict what Judge Cate may...

How much time would be served 2 counts of sex assault in 2nd degree. given 20 years with 10 suspended state of arkansas

There are way too many unknowns to be able to accurately answer this question. In general, Sexual Assault in the second degree is a B felony in...

What do I do if the father of my child wants joint legal custody and I don't?

Joint custody is disfavored in Arkansas. If both parents aren't even living in the same state, there's no way joint custody will work.