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Conway, Arkansas Family Attorney
Representing Central Arkansas Families Divorce & Other Family Legal Matters
Experienced Conway, Arkansas Family Attorney
Family law matters are extremely personal and often filled with intense emotions — that’s why at B. Keith Faulkner, P.A. we are dedicated to helping you find effective legal solutions in a way that allows you to bring closure to this chapter, so you can get on with the rest of your life. No matter what your family issue may be we will devote ourselves to helping you move forward.
Arkansas Guardianship
A Guardianship authorizes an individual to have the care, custody and control over another person and, if necessary, such person’s financial affairs. By way of example, but not limitation, circumstances can require adults to have Guardianship of minor children; parents to have Guardianship of adult children; or adult children to have Guardianship of elderly or incapacitated parents. Sometimes the Arkansas Department of Human Services Initiates Guardianship cases involving elderly adults. Guardianships can be contested or uncontested. Regardless of the situation, call Keith Faulkner if you need assistance with a Guardianship case.
Arkansas Adoption Attorney
A Decree of Adoption terminates the legal rights and obligations of the natural parent(s) and transfers them to the adoptive parent(s). The end result is that the adoptive parent is the parent of the child for all legal intents and purposes. Adoptions can occur under different circumstances. Common examples are when a step-parent adopts the child of a spouse; when an unwed custodial parent adopts his or her own child; and when an adult is adopted. Every adoption is fact driven and requirements can be different for each. Call Keith Faulkner if you need assistance with an Adoption case.
Arkansas Divorce Lawyer
To obtain a divorce, the Plaintiff must have both residency in this state and grounds for divorce as set forth in the statutory law of Arkansas. Further, residency and grounds must be corroborated. If the Plaintiff proves entitlement to a divorce, then the court will divide assets and debts in a fair and equitable manner; will award custody of children and set a visitation schedule; will set child support and make other Orders relative to the children; and when appropriate, will Order spousal support. Call Keith Faulkner if you need assistance with a Divorce case.
Arkansas Paternity Attorney
When a child is born out of wedlock, the law deems the child to be an illegitimate child and the father a putative father. In Order to legitimize the birth of the child and identify the father, a court Order establishing paternity is necessary. This requires a lawsuit seeking to establish paternity to be filed. Such a suit can be filed by the mother, by the putative father, or by the Office of Child Support Enforcement in fulfillment of its obligation under Federal law to pursue child support. If there is an issue concerning the identity of the father, the time to resolve that issue is at the time of the filing of the paternity suit through DNA testing. Failure to request testing results in a permanent waiver of the right to question the paternity of the child in the future. Issues concerning custody, visitation, child support, health insurance for the minor child and the child’s surname are also resolved in connection with a paternity suit.
Call Keith Faulkner if you need assistance with a Paternity case.
Arkansas Custody Modification
Child custody decisions and orders are entered by the court in connection with Divorce and Paternity cases. Frequently, one of the parties will seek to modify the court order for various reasons. Whether the order can or cannot be modified depends on the facts of each case. Call Keith Faulkner if you need assistance with Custody Modification.
Arkansas Child Support
Child support is ordered by the court in connection with Divorce and Paternity cases and is frequently modified with the passage of time. The amount required to be paid is a function of income and the proper application of the Arkansas Family Support Chart. Call Keith Faulkner if you need assistance with Child Support Cases.
Arkansas Domestic Abuse Protective Order, Protective Orders, & Ex-Parte Orders
Pursuant to the Domestic Abuse Act of 1991, a household or family member can file a petition for an Order of protection against another household or family member. This is usually done through the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in the county where the events are alleged to have occurred, but can be filed by private counsel. If a Circuit Court judge finds, based on the contents of the petition and supporting affidavit that the Petitioner is entitled to an Order of protection, a temporary Order gets entered which prohibits contact between the Respondent and the Petitioner and frequently any children or the parties, gives possession of the dwelling to Petitioner, prohibits the Respondent from possessing firearms and sets the case for a hearing. Once the temporary Order is served upon the Respondent, strict adherence to the Order is required. Failure to comply with the Order can result in criminal charges being filed against the Respondent. If the Order gets entered permanently on the day of the hearing, it can have serious ramifications relative to employment, purchase and possession of firearms, concealed carry license, background checks, and acquisition of homeland security documents. Every effort should be made to prevent a Permanent Order of Protection from being entered. We also offer representation for clients that are needing representation in court for protective orders. Protective orders usually do not expire in the state of Arkansas until a hearing is completed. Has your restraining order been violated? Then you need a trusted attorney in Conway, Arkansas that will fight to protect you. We also recommend ex-parte orders and want to evaluate your case. Ex-Parte orders come into place when you feel there is a possible dangerous threat to you. Ex-Parte orders are issued without notifying the other parent of the child allowing you peace of mind and in some instances the judge will file an emergency ex-parte order depending on the severity of the situation. Call Keith Faulkner if you need assistance with a Protective Order case.
Arkansas DHS Related Cases
Typically, DHS cases involve allegations of dependency neglect or abuse that result in children being removed from the home. When this occurs, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and extended family members of the children are all affected. Normally the children are placed in foster care initially and then decisions are made relative to custody shortly after removal. These cases can remain open for a long time and the goals of each case can change as time progresses. It is imperative for family members to be involved as soon as the case is opened.
Call Keith Faulkner if you need assistance with a DHS case.
Child Maltreatment Appeals
When someone is accused of abuse or neglect of a child, the Crimes against Children Division of the Arkansas State Police often gets involved to investigate the allegations. Frequently allegations are made by mandated reporters or other individuals by making a report through the DHS Hotline. At the conclusion of the investigation, a finding of maltreatment may be made and the alleged offender’s name can be placed on the Arkansas Child Maltreatment Registry. Needless to say, this can have a detrimental impact. An alleged offender gets notice that such individual has thirty (30) days to appeal the determination or the name will be place on the registry. Failure to appeal within in the time frame is an absolute bar to contesting the determination in the future.
Call Keith Faulkner if you need assistance with Child Maltreatment Appeals.
Arkansas Probate Law
Planning for the future can be tough. At B. Keith Faulkner, P.A. we will sit down and explain the process so you can make the best decision for you and your family. We provide a range of probate services to our clients including: Wills, Trusts and Beneficiary Deeds.
No Contact Orders
While you have a pending case you need a trusted attorney that will help you on a personal level. Keith Faulkner is your go to lawyer who specializes in no contact orders. A no contact order is obtained to prohibit any contact to the party of the case as well as after the sentencing phase of the trial is complete. If the no contact order is violated this can lead to serious jail time.
Call Keith Faulkner before the arraignment begins if you need assistance with a No Contact Order and strong legal representation.
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Conway Office:
3960 Prince Street, Conway, AR 72034
Phone: 501-329-9399
Fax: 501-329-3617