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Notes on Arkansas law

Plain explanations of the things clients ask about most, written by Ashlyn.

Landlord matters

Letting someone stay with you without creating tenant rights

A two-week favor can turn into a three-year houseguest with legal rights. A few precautions at the start prevent an eviction at the end.

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Guardianships

The three types of guardianship in Arkansas

Emergency, temporary, and permanent guardianships are not interchangeable. Each has its own purpose, procedure, and time limit.

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Family law

Emergency custody in Arkansas: when it fits and when it does not

Emergency custody is a narrow tool, not a fast lane through a custody dispute. Here is what Arkansas courts look for, and the common mistakes that sink these filings.

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