What Happens to Your Car When You File for Bankruptcy in Arkansas?
Key Takeaways: Bankruptcy does not automatically mean losing your car. Equity, loan payments, and exemptions matter. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 treat vehicles differently. A reaffirmation agreement in an Arkansas bankruptcy case should be reviewed carefully. Surrendering a vehicle in bankruptcy in Arkansas may remove debt pressure, but has tradeoffs. An Arkansas bankruptcy attorney […]
How to Change Your Name After Divorce in Arkansas: A Step-By-Step Guide
Key Takeaways Requesting a name change during the divorce is faster than filing afterward. Update Social Security first, then the driver’s license, then the passport and remaining accounts. Arkansas ranks among the states with the highest divorce rates, so this process is common locally. Steps For Changing Your Name After a Divorce in Arkansas Many […]
What Is a General Indignities Divorce in Arkansas?
Wilmoth Law Blog What Is a General Indignities Divorce in Arkansas? Arkansas is one of the few states that still recognizes fault-based grounds for divorce. One of the most common, but misunderstood, is general indignities. If you are considering filing for divorce on grounds of general indignities, understanding what qualifies and how to prove it […]
How Are High-Asset Divorces Handled in Arkansas?
Wilmoth Law Blog How Are High-Asset Divorces Handled in Arkansas? High-asset divorces go through the same legal process as any other end of a marriage does. The usual process is that you attempt to negotiate a settlement agreement with your spouse that divides the assets between you. The settlement agreement may also cover alimony if […]
Gaslighting in Marriage: Can It Influence a Divorce Case?
Wilmoth Law Blog Gaslighting in Marriage: Can it Influence a Divorce Case? Marriage relies on trust, communication, and mutual respect. When one spouse repeatedly manipulates the other into doubting their own perceptions or memory, that foundation can deteriorate. This behavior, known as gaslighting, is a form of emotional abuse that may become relevant in certain […]
The Rise of “Gray Divorce” (Divorce After 50)
Wilmoth Law Blog The Rise of “Gray Divorce” (Divorce After 50) Divorce has long been associated with younger couples, but a growing trend is reshaping that perception. Increasingly, couples over the age of 50 are choosing to end long-term marriages, a phenomenon known as “gray divorce.” Across the United States, and particularly in Arkansas, this […]
Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in Arkansas: What’s the Difference?
Wilmoth Law Blog Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in Arkansas: What’s the Difference? Key Takeaways: Contested vs Uncontested Divorce ‘Uncontested’ divorces involve full agreement and move faster. ‘Contested’ divorces require court involvement to resolve disputes. Property division and custody issues are common sources of conflict. Contested cases often take longer and cost more. Many contested divorces […]
Can Bankruptcy Be Better Than Debt Consolidation?
Wilmoth Law Blog Can Bankruptcy Be Better Than Debt Consolidation? Bankruptcy should theoretically be the option of last resort after you have explored all other ways of better managing your debt situation. You may find yourself with no other alternatives for getting out of debt or making it easier to pay what you owe as […]
Protecting Your Digital Privacy During a Divorce
Wilmoth Law Blog Protecting Your Digital Privacy During a Divorce Divorce is not only a legal and emotional process. It is also increasingly a digital one. From emails and text messages to shared Cloud accounts and social media profiles, much of a person’s private life exists online. During a divorce, these digital records can become […]