"In Loco Parentis" is Latin for " in the place of a parent". The Arkansas Supreme Court has defined in loco parentis as "in place of a parent; instead of a parent; charged factitiously with a parent's rights, duties and responsibilities." Standridge v. Standridge, 304 …
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Divorce in Arkansas (Overview)
1) One of the parties has to have lived in Arkansas - not visited but actually lived- for 60 days before filing. If contested, the court will look at evidence to prove the plaintiff's assertion that he/she has been living in Arkansas for the required time such as does the plaintiff have …
Grandparent Visitation Rights in Arkansas
Grandparents with grandchildren who reside in the State of Arkansas are surprised to find out they can legally obtain visitation with their grandchildren through the Court system in Arkansas. The parents of the grandchildren must be divorced or legally separated or one of the parents …