FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Do I need an attorney for my car wreck case?
A: The answer depends upon what has happened. Were you at fault? If so, then your own auto insurance company will provide you with an attorney. Was someone else at fault? Then, you may need an attorney to represent you.
Q: How much does it cost to hire an attorney?
A: Different attorneys charge different amounts. Most auto accident lawyers represent clients on a contingency fee basis. This means that they get paid a percentage of what you get paid by the at-fault party or their insurance company. Fees for other types of cases vary.
Q. Does Arkansas law favor a mother over a father in a custody case?
A: No. Arkansas law does not favor one parent over the other. The court instead looks at what custody arrangement is in the best interest of the child.
Q. If the father and mother of a child are not married, does the dad have any custody or visitation rights?
A: Under Arkansas law, if the mother and father are not married, the father has no automatic rights to legal or physical custody of the child. Placing the father's name on the birth certificate does not change those rights. If an unwed father wants custody and visitation rights, he must petition the Court to acquire those rights.
Q: Does a grandparent have visitation rights of their grandchildren?
A: A grandparent does not have automatic visitation rights to a grandchild if that child's parents are preventing the grandparent from seeing their grandchild. However, a grand parent can petition the Court for visitation rights. The Court will determine whether a grandparent gets visitation rights based upon whether it is in the best interest of the child.
Q: I own rental property and want to protect myself and my assets, what is the best way to do that?
A: Many rental property owners, and even small business owners, choose to form an LLC (limited liability company) to protect their personal assets from a lawsuit. An LLC will limit the ability for anyone to access your assets beyond those owned by the LLC. You can set up separate LLCs for each rental property to further protect your assets
Q: If I die without a will, does my spouse get everything?
A: If you have children, whether with your current spouse, or from a previous relationship, your spouse will not inherit all of your property. To best protect your spouse after your death, you need to provide for him or her in a will. If you die without a will, your property will be distributed according to your state'
Q: Do I need an attorney for my car wreck case?
A: The answer depends upon what has happened. Were you at fault? If so, then your own auto insurance company will provide you with an attorney. Was someone else at fault? Then, you may need an attorney to represent you.
Q: How much does it cost to hire an attorney?
A: Different attorneys charge different amounts. Most auto accident lawyers represent clients on a contingency fee basis. This means that they get paid a percentage of what you get paid by the at-fault party or their insurance company. Fees for other types of cases vary.
Q. Does Arkansas law favor a mother over a father in a custody case?
A: No. Arkansas law does not favor one parent over the other. The court instead looks at what custody arrangement is in the best interest of the child.
Q. If the father and mother of a child are not married, does the dad have any custody or visitation rights?
A: Under Arkansas law, if the mother and father are not married, the father has no automatic rights to legal or physical custody of the child. Placing the father's name on the birth certificate does not change those rights. If an unwed father wants custody and visitation rights, he must petition the Court to acquire those rights.
Q: Does a grandparent have visitation rights of their grandchildren?
A: A grandparent does not have automatic visitation rights to a grandchild if that child's parents are preventing the grandparent from seeing their grandchild. However, a grand parent can petition the Court for visitation rights. The Court will determine whether a grandparent gets visitation rights based upon whether it is in the best interest of the child.
Q: I own rental property and want to protect myself and my assets, what is the best way to do that?
A: Many rental property owners, and even small business owners, choose to form an LLC (limited liability company) to protect their personal assets from a lawsuit. An LLC will limit the ability for anyone to access your assets beyond those owned by the LLC. You can set up separate LLCs for each rental property to further protect your assets
Q: If I die without a will, does my spouse get everything?
A: If you have children, whether with your current spouse, or from a previous relationship, your spouse will not inherit all of your property. To best protect your spouse after your death, you need to provide for him or her in a will. If you die without a will, your property will be distributed according to your state'