A common part of starting over after divorce is for a person, generally, a woman who had taken on the last name of her former husband, to change her name back to her maiden name. While really anyone can have their name changed in Arkansas, there will be some paperwork and multiple steps in the […]

The number of couples divorcing later in life has reached an all-time high in recent years. Sometimes referred to as “gray divorces,” it is now fairly common for couples to nearer to retirement to divorce. This can be due to a number of reasons. For instance, maybe the kids have grown up and they are […]

Divorce often means going from one household to two, and childcare can be one of the biggest monthly costs for a working parent. Here is how Arkansas handles childcare when child support is set. How Arkansas Treats Childcare in Child Support Arkansas calculates child support under the income-shares model in the Arkansas Supreme Court’s Administrative […]

Updated October 2026: Arkansas law allows alimony to be modified on a significant and material change of circumstances (A.C.A. § 9-12-312). Alimony can provide critical financial support. A divorce can have a more significant impact on a person’s finances than may be first considered. Starting a life on your own, carrying the full weight of […]

Distribution of marital assets can be one of the most contentious aspects of divorce. There can be a great deal of personal and financial stake in how things are divided. It is no wonder that things can get so heated as this key issue is addressed.  This may be especially true when it comes to […]

Hearing your spouse actually say that they want a divorce can be a harsh reality to face. This can be true whether you were expecting it or not. The actual words being spoken out loud can be a game-changer. As the reality of the situation starts to surface more and more, there are steps you […]

Updated October 2026: Arkansas has no formula for the amount or length of alimony. Any rule of thumb mentioned below is not a legal standard; the court decides what is reasonable under the circumstances (A.C.A. § 9-12-312). Alimony is also referred to as “spousal support” or “spousal maintenance.” An often highly contentious aspect of divorce, […]

Divorce often requires a significant period of adjustment. Even if it is quite some time in the making, finalizing a divorce has its own effects. Among the many impacts of divorce to consider and adjust to, the financial impacts are likely to be among the most significant. The financial effects of divorce can have more […]