Will he get any of the money back that he posted from his pocket. I know not the fee, but the actual bond?

Generally no. If he had posted the full bond ($3,500) he would get that back at the conclusion of trial. The bondsman actually posted the bond for...

How can I get a judge to order him into rehab against his will?

Arkansas law does make provisions for involuntary commitment. That process is very difficult, and the standard is very high - showing a person is a...

What all types of employees have access to sealed criminal records?

Broadly speaking: anyone who has access to ACIC (Arkansas Crime Information Center) can see sealed records. So any background check conducted...

The short answer is: court does not schedule your case for you. It's your responsibility to ask for a hearing. If you represent yourself pro se,...

What are the chances my childs father will be granted joint.custody?

There is a chance. Arkansas law (ACA 9-13-101) was amended a few years back to make joint custody a preference in divorce actions. Recent case law...

What would i have to do to adopt my child to change his name? Can father be removed from birth certificate?

Short answer: You can adopt your own child, effectively terminating any parental rights a father might ever have. (See In re: Adoption of M.K.C,...

What is the best route to collect back child support in Arkansas from a self employed ex husband?

OCSE usually takes longer, but they have more remedies available to them. For example, they can suspend someone's license, they can refer a case to...

Can the custodial mother of a four year old legally change the child's last name without the consent of the biological father?

Potentially yes. If the father has never been adjudicated the father by a court of law (e.g. a paternity complaint was filed and the judge ruled he...

Does my husband and I need a lawyer for our court date for domestic battering 3rd degree?

You both need lawyers. Once criminal charges are filed, it's up to the prosecutor whether or not to drop them. You can ask the prosecutor to drop...

What are the chances of getting full custody if mother has not paid child support, uses visitation, or can provided for children

Was the order that gave joint custody out of Texas or an Arkansas order? In Arkansas, custody is determined based on "best interests" of the minor...