More than 67% of newlyweds believe the most serious conflict in their first year of marriage is over
money.
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Are you considering a divorce, but you don't know how to proceed? Do you want to modify your divorce decree
to get sole legal custody of your children? Are you thinking about adopting? Family law encompasses all
of these topics and more.
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To learn more about divorce and family law, please review the general information below. For information
on our firm's approach to family law, please visit our divorce
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From offices in Springdale, Arkansas and Rogers, Arkansas, the divorce and family law attorneys
of Jack & Holly Martin & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.A. represent clients throughout Northwest
Arkansas, serving the people of Washington County, Benton County, Madison County, and Carroll County. We
work in communities such as Springdale, Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville, Bella Vista, Garfield, Pea Ridge,
Lowell, Farmington, Berryville, and Eureka Springs.
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Family Law - An Overview
Family law is the term that is applied to the laws and rules developed regarding family relationships.
Family law rules define not only the relationships between members of a family but also between a family
and society as a whole. More than any other area of the law, family law reflects the values society shares
regarding how people who are related should treat each other.
Typically, family law attorneys assist people with the making and breaking of family relationships. Specific
areas of representation usually include marriage and relationship planning, divorce, paternity, child custody
and child support. Some family law attorneys also provide assistance in the area of adoption. When you
are faced with an important life decision regarding a key family relationship, the advice and assistance
of an experienced family law attorney often proves crucial to your understanding of the issues involved
and your satisfaction with the ultimate outcome of the family-related concern you face.
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Child Support
There are more than 13 million divorced parents with sole custody of their minor children in America.
Federal legislation and uniform state laws exist to make enforcement and collection of child support easier
for America's single parents. Every state uses its own guidelines for establishing child support and each
has various methods to set support amounts and recover support when it is overdue.
It is important to consult with an experienced family law attorney if you need help with a child support
related issue. An attorney with experience in the area of child support will help you understand the laws
in your state and the rules for child support collection and enforcement that apply to your particular
situation, whether you are ending a marriage or are already divorced, have questions about paternity or
are the parent paying support.
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Divorce
Deciding to pursue divorce is one of the most difficult and emotional decisions you will ever make, particularly
if you have children. Divorce also involves business and legal questions that must be resolved. An experienced
family law attorney will help you to understand the basic issues and use a rational perspective to approach
the process.
Grounds for Divorce
Traditionally, every state required a person filing for divorce to prove "grounds" or some type of spousal
fault in order to obtain a divorce. Today, the majority of states allow at least one form of "no-fault" divorce,
which does not require proof of fault. If no-fault divorce is available in your state, either member of
the couple may obtain a divorce, even if the other party does not consent to the divorce.
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Custody & Visitation
When parents divorce, they need to learn the child custody and visitation options that are available to
them and the legal standards applied to the different options. In most cases, divorcing couples are ultimately
able to agree on custody and visitation issues without the need for a court order. When an agreement cannot
be reached, knowledgeable advice and representation from an experienced family law attorney often makes
the difference.
Custody Basics
The set of parental responsibilities regarding day-to-day care of the child as well as the rights to direct
the child's daily activities is known legally as physical custody. Legal custody means the rights and
responsibilities associated with decisions regarding the child's upbringing.
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Marriage
Marriage is a voluntary, private contract between a man and a woman. While it is a personal and emotional
commitment, it is also a legal relationship that changes the legal status of both parties. The legal rights
and obligations associated with marriage have evolved with our society and today are equitable between
both parties. Each state has its own rules about marriage, but there are some uniform principles, including:
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Family Law Resource Links
American Bar Association-Family Law Section
National organization of family law attorneys web site designed for general use by the public. Contains tables and summaries addressing
differences in state laws and requirements for divorce, child support and other important family law issues.
The Legal Information Institute
A trusted resource for learning more about divorce law.
FindLaw: State Resources
State family law resources and forms.
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