The judges in Washington County, Arkansas, have issued a “Standing Order of the Court in Domestic Relations Cases.” The Standing Order is designed to preserve the status quo until either an agreement is reached or a hearing is held by the judge assigned to the case. The Standing Order goes into effect against the Plaintiff when the petition or complaint is filed and it is effective against the Defendant once the Defendant is served with the paperwork. It is a serious order and any violation of the order could result in a fine or even jail time. 

The provisions of Benton County’s Standing Order are common sense. Neither party may harass, threaten, or injure the other. Neither party may sell property without an agreement or judicial permission. Neither party may remove the children from Arkansas without permission from the judge, except for short vacations. Neither party may cancel insurance of any type, nor may they change cell phones, utilities, or other necessities of life without permission from the Court. These orders are designed to minimize disruption during the many changes that occur during the transition of a family breakup associated with divorce. The provisions of the Standing Order are serious and meaningful, and any violation of any term or provision of the Order could result in serious, adverse consequences, including even jail time. 

In Oklahoma, the Automatic Temporary Injunction (ATI) is a court order established by statute at 43 O.S. § 110. It goes into effect as soon as a divorce petition is filed by a Petitioner and the documents are served on the Respondent. It is designed to protect both parties and to an extent maintain the status quo while the divorce proceedings are underway. It only applies to divorce cases and does not apply to paternity cases filed pursuant to the Uniform Parentage Act.

Text messages and emails can be important evidence in family law cases. There are apps that can be used to export text messages and emails to PDF format. Photos, videos, and audio recordings should be printed and saved on USB flash drives for use in court.

It is important to keep a record of parenting time, including when each parent has the child and when the other parent does not exercise their parenting time. Notes about parenting time and other events should be made close to the time they happened.

Alimony and spousal support are synonymous terms. They mean the same thing. Alimony is a court-ordered money payment from one spouse (or former spouse) to the other during and after a divorce case.

A discovery motion to compel is a legal request for a court to order a party in a lawsuit to produce evidence or answer questions that they have otherwise refused to provide voluntarily.

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The standard for the division of marital property in a divorce is “fairness,” or “what is fair.” Although this is vague, it is generally interpreted to mean a 50/50 division of marital property.

When couples decide to divorce, splitting up marital assets often takes center stage. However, couples do not only have dividing their possessions and savings to worry about. They also have to divide their debts. Knowing how these debts are split can help those involved manage their expectations and prepare for financial changes.

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When a business owner divorces, the stakes are often high. After investing their time, passion, and finances into a company, dividing their business changes the direction of their professional and financial life. With so much at stake, learning the value of your business is a critical step.

Preparing financially for a divorce can help you protect your financial future and ensure a smoother transition during this challenging period. Whether you are in the early stages of considering divorce or already amid proceedings, taking the right steps can help you take control of your financial situation.

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Legal separation and divorce are two options available to couples facing marital issues. While both involve the legal process of formally separating from a spouse, it’s important to understand the differences between them. In this blog post, we will delve into the nuances of legal separation and divorce, providing you with the necessary information to make an informed decision that suits your unique circumstances.

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