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If I get joint custody, will I still have to pay child support in Arkansas?
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Child Custody and Relocation Laws in Arkansas
Arkansas law prefers to give parents joint physical custody. However, in cases where one parent has sole physical custody (also called the “primary custodial parent”), that parent has a real advantage in relocation cases. check to learn more.
The state of Arkansas uses several factors to determine child custody. If a parent has been accused of domestic violence, the state of Arkansas will usually presume that it is not in the best interests of the child for that parent to be awarded child custody. check to learn more.
When a couple divorces and there is a minor child involved, an Arkansas divorce decree will specify who has physical custody as well as legal custody of the child. Arkansas courts try to award custody so that the child will have frequent and continuing contact with both parents. check to learn more.
Custody and visitation issues may arise when a divorce involves minor children. Arkansas law assumes the divorcing parties are the parents of a child if a child is born during the marriage. This section contains links that offer information about child custody and visitation law in Arkansas. check to learn more.
A spouse must be a resident of the state of Arkansas for at least 60 days prior to filing for the divorce and the divorce will not be finalized until a 3 months waiting period has passed after the initial filing. check to learn more.