Walking in the front doors to the Tripcony May offices you will see it written on the door, “It Does Matter Whether You Win or Lose.” And while it is true that divorce is often a traumatizing life event in which no party actually wins, an area of divorce where this motto is particularly relevant…
For the vast majority of people, being involved in a court case and all that it entails is quite stressful. At the outset of a case, many clients feel like they are standing at the entrance of an impossible maze filled with terrifying unknowns and terrible surprises waiting to trip them up and prevent them…
Most of the questions I get about family law are about fairly basic topics. This series, Back to Basics, will discuss some of these topics and, hopefully, give you a better understanding of the basics of family law in Arkansas. The first topic covered is grounds for divorce. Because not every state requires a plaintiff…
Every year, December is the unofficial business plan month. This month, you may see articles, commercials, etc., that focuses on setting aside time to work on a plan for a specific business. This year, TripconyMay encourages you to make a plan, but not for your business; make a family plan. This type of plan may…
We are here again…it’s the big “D” word, and the phone lines are ringing. Potential clients are calling regarding custody, child support, visitation, etc. However, the number one question is, “How much does it cost to get a divorce?” The answer to this question could be given in several different versions. The first answer that…
Splitsville in 2019 may not be as easy as you think. There will be so many tax law changes with how alimony is paid and received that it may make you rethink getting a divorce. This is America, right? Money is not a reason to stay in your marriage, or is it? In the State of…
To answer the question regarding a covenant marriage in Arkansas, “can I get a divorce if necessary?” the answer is simply yes. However, what you deem as necessary must be applicable to the laws of your state. In Part I of this blog article, we discussed that a spouse may petition the court for a…
Marriage has been thought of to be a lifelong commitment. Through years of change in cultures, societies, and laws, a marriage is simply what you make of it. You may be granted a divorced based on any reason that the state where your petition is filed honors for the divorce, such as “general indignities.” However,…
“I married my best friend,” “I married my soul mate,” We belong together,” are some of the many statements we often hear married couples say during the course of their marriage. However, in some marriages, there is struggle and hardships that will cause a breakdown in the relationship. These breakdowns may lead to divorce, separation,…
Within days after giving birth, parents normally order a birth certificate for their child. This document is necessary for transactions such as making medical decisions, enrolling a child in school, etc. One of the most important pieces of information required is the name of the parents. However, what happens when you are told that one…
