Custody Lawyer and Child Support Lawyer in Hope, Arkansas

Arkansas Act 604 Section (a)(1)(A)(i) states that the award of child custody will be made without regard to the parents’ sexes but instead solely with the child’s best interests in mind.  

 Arkansas Act 604 Section (a)(1)(A)(ii) states that when determining a child’s best interest, the court can consider the child’s preferences if the child has the mental capacity to reason.  

According to the Cen­sus Bureau's data on child sup­port agree­ments in a May 2020 national report, more than half of custodial parents who were supposed to receive child support DID NOT receive full child support payments. 

 Contested Custody involves disputes between parents about child custody terms, requiring the court to decide.

Uncontested Custody is when both parents agree on custody arrangements, and then present the decision to the court, making the process quicker and more affordable.

Our firm handles both contested and uncontested custody cases.

Mediation offers parents the chance to resolve custody disputes outside of court by working with a neutral third party.

Throughout the process there will also be opportunities for settlement agreements between the parties, saving your time and stress.

Custody orders are not always permanent and can be modified if circumstances change. Arkansas allows changes to custody orders if there has been a material change in circumstances. Material changes in circumstances is a broad requirement. It can include drastic changes in living circumstances, life style, and income.