Successive Counsel
Successive Counsel For several years, in many cases, we’ve noted that we are the client’s second, third, or even fourth attorney. Sometimes the originating attorney refers their client to us, and other...
View ArticleWhat do I need to know about mediation?
Mediation Fundamentals Mediation is required in virtually every civil case, including family law disputes. The mediation requirement creates a philosophical tension because mediation is technically...
View ArticleJurisdictional Disputes, Child Relocations, and Child Abductions
Demand for Attorneys With Cross-Border Experience is Increasing Exiting the pandemic, international travel surged, sometimes overwhelming the capacities of airlines and airports. People travel more...
View ArticleHannah Lange Passes the Arkansas Bar
We are extremely proud of Hannah Lange for passing the Arkansas bar and being sworn in on September 12, 2023, to practice law there. She’ll be in trial this afternoon in Bentonville with Kathleen Egan,...
View ArticleThe “Best Interests” Standard for Custody & Visitation
The standard for every judicial decision concerning a child is what is in the child’s “best interests.” This is the legal standard in most states and countries. “Best interests” is referred to by the...
View ArticleBest Interests in Arkansas
Arkansas law states that the primary consideration in child custody is the welfare and best interests of each minor child involved in the case. The “best interests” standard is the law in all 50...
View ArticleCustody, Visitation, and Child Support Basics
There are many myths and misconceptions about custody, visitation, and child support. Unfortunately, many of the misunderstandings were created and have been perpetuated by legal professionals....
View ArticleIdeals versus Reality
We represent people from all walks of life. This article is primarily for well-heeled HNW or UHNW individuals who find themselves involved in a family law dispute. “Family law” covers a broad range...
View ArticleChild Custody Timeline
The child custody timeline is similar in many respects to the divorce timeline. If a child custody case includes an emergency custody motion or has a companion protective order case, this timeline can...
View ArticleHalf of your half
Here is a generalized description of a scenario we often see: A husband and wife agree that their marriage is over and want to be amicable. Before consulting with or engaging lawyers, they review...
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