Divorce Lawyer in Hope, Arkansas

The most common grounds for a divorce are listed in Arkansas Code § 9-12-301, which upholds that a court can dissolve a marriage for the following reasons: Adultery, cruel treatment, habitual drunkenness, one of the parties is convicted of a felony, general indignities, impotency, or having lived separate and apart for 18 consecutive months.

Contested Divorce involves disputes between the parties about the terms of the divorce, requiring the court to decide.

Uncontested Divorce is when both parties agree on divorce arrangements, and then present the decision to the court, making the process quicker and more affordable.

Our firm handles both contested and uncontested divorces.

Knowing the difference between marital and separate property is vital in a contested divorce in Arkansas.

Marital Property: assets acquired during the marriage. This includes all types of property, both tangible and intangible. Marital property includes property acquired by either spouse, along with joint purchases. 

Separate Property: assets acquired before the marriage. This can include gifts, personal injury awards, inheritance, and pension proceeds obtained during the marriage. 

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

Throughout the divorce process there will also be opportunities for settlement agreements between the parties, saving you time and stress. Both of these arrangements are helpful during contested divorces in Arkansas.