Arkansas Divorce Forms and Papers

Select the Arkansas divorce forms below that best suits your needs. We offer instant downloadable Arkansas divorce kits that include step by step attorney authored divorce guides to help you fill out and file your divorce throughout Arkansas.

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Select The Arkansas Divorce Form Kit That Best Suits Your Needs

	Arkansas - Divorce With No Children A simple dissolution of marriage for the state of Arkansas. This package includes all the documents and items you'll need to file for a divorce without an attorney. This form includes the Do-It-Yourself Guide to getting a Divorce in Arkansas and all the divorce forms.   Arkansas - Divorce With Children This divorce kit is intended for those looking to file for a divorce in the state where children are involved or when one spouse intends to request from the other spouse to pay spousal support. It deals with custody, child support, spousal support, and visitation support. (NOTE: This package combines forms contained in the Simple Divorce including the Step-By-Step Guide to getting a divorce)     Title First Name Last Name Select Mr. Mrs. Ms.   Your Email Address (We value your Privacy)

Arkansas Residency Requirements For Divorce

A spouse filing for divorce in Arkansas must be a resident of the state for at least six months, if the defendant is a non-resident. If the responding spouse agrees to submit to the court's jurisdiction, or if both spouses reside in Arkansas there is no waiting period.

Grounds For Divorce In Arkansas

Arkansas recognizes both fault and no-fault grounds for divorce.

No-fault grounds for Divorce in Arkansas include:

• irretrievable breakdown of the marriage;
• voluntary separation for over one year or more;
• complete incompatibility of temperament.

• adultery;
• no cohabitation for over two years without husband supporting wife;
• alcoholism or substance abuse.

Arkansas Child Custody

Custody may be granted to either parent or joint Custody may be agreed upon by the parties or awarded by the court. Joint child Custody in Arkansas affords the parties equal decision making power, but not necessarily equal time with the child.

Factors to consider in making child Custody decisions include:

• age and sex of the child
• safety and well being of the child
• character and experience of the parents
• desires of a mature child.

Arkansas Child Support GuideLines

Arkansas has adopted child support guidelines which apply in virtually every case, unless special circumstances are present. The child support calculation takes into consideration the gross income of both parties, and certain child related expenses. Child support will continue until the child reaches the age of majority, and may be extended through his or her secondary education.

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