Do I Need a Lawyer for a First DWI in Arkansas?
Getting arrested for your first DWI is frightening, and one of the first questions people ask is whether they really need a lawyer. It’s a first offense, it’s “just a misdemeanor,” and hiring an attorney costs money — so maybe you can just handle it yourself? Here’s the honest answer: a first DWI in Arkansas […]
Field Sobriety Tests in Arkansas: What They Are and Why They’re Not Foolproof
If you’ve ever been pulled over and asked to follow a pen with your eyes, walk a straight line, or stand on one leg, you’ve encountered field sobriety tests (FSTs). Police in Arkansas use them during DWI stops to help decide whether to make an arrest. They’re often treated as if they’re scientific and certain […]
What to Do in the First 48 Hours After a DWI Arrest in Arkansas
Being arrested for DWI is stressful and disorienting, and what you do in the first day or two genuinely matters. The early hours come with a deadline most people don’t know about and decisions that can affect your case for months. Take a breath — this is manageable. But it’s time to act, not wait. […]
How to Modify Child Custody in Arkansas: When Can You Go Back to Court?
Custody orders are designed to be stable. Children do better when their schedules, homes, and relationships are predictable, so Arkansas courts do not change custody orders lightly. But life does not stand still. Parents change jobs, kids grow up, families move, and sometimes safety concerns surface that did not exist before. If your current custody […]
Can You Get a DWI Expunged in Arkansas?
If you have a DWI on your record, you’ve probably wondered whether you can ever get rid of it. The short answer is: in many cases, yes — Arkansas allows a DWI to be “expunged,” though the legal term is actually sealing. But there are requirements to meet, a waiting period to clear, and important […]
Property Division in an Arkansas Divorce: What’s Yours and What’s Marital
Property division is the part of divorce that surprises people most. They come in with assumptions — that everything gets split 50/50, or that the house automatically goes to whoever is on the deed, or that money they inherited years ago is untouchable. Those assumptions are often wrong, and acting on them without understanding Arkansas […]
What Is a Quitclaim Deed in Arkansas? A Simple Guide for 2026
A quitclaim deed is a simple way to give your ownership of a piece of property, like a house or land, to someone else. But it’s a special kind of deed that you have to use very carefully. Think of it like this: it lets someone pass their ownership to another person, but it makes […]
Your Guide to Arkansas Divorce Grounds
To get a divorce in Arkansas, you need a good reason that the law accepts. This reason is called the grounds for divorce. Think of it as the official “why” you tell the judge your marriage is over. Choosing this reason is one of the first and most important things you’ll do. It helps decide […]
What Is Testamentary Capacity? A Simple Arkansas Guide
Let’s make this simple. Testamentary capacity is a legal term that means you have a “sound mind” when you sign your will. It’s the law’s way of checking that you are mentally able to make these big decisions. Think of it like a pop quiz on your own life that you only have to pass […]
Annulments in Arkansas: A Simple Guide to a Complex Topic
An annulment in Arkansas is a way for a court to say a marriage was never legal. Think of it like this: a divorce ends a real marriage, but an annulment says the marriage wasn’t real to begin with. With an annulment, the marriage is erased because something was seriously wrong from the very start. […]