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3 STEPS to Help FATHERS ENFORCE their CUSTODY RIGHTS
It's important for fathers to take the time to learn what they can do to enforce their parental rights in a custody case. However, unless you take the time to learn the basic custody laws for your state and follow certain steps, no attorney can help you. This video is for fathers who are going through a custody battle with their ex and want more parenting time with their children or are trying to get joint custody.
Free Legal Aid provides useful information about child custody. In addition to the video here, be sure you check out other resources.
Child Support and Visitation in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the courts follow Arkansas Code 9-12-312, 9-14-102, and 9-14-106 to determine how much child support is appropriate. Support payments continue until the child is 18 unless he or she has not yet graduated from high school or has a disability that would prevent independent living. check to learn more.
Many child custody arrangements involve joint custody in which the child spends a relatively equal amount of time with each parent. In Arkansas, custody awards are made according to the welfare and best interests of the child, and joint legal custody is awarded whenever possible. check to learn more.