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Last Updated on June 11, 2024 by BruegelPC Team

Requirements for an Uncontested Divorce in Arkansas. To file for an uncontested divorce in Arkansas, at least one spouse must have lived in the state for at least 60 days. (Ark. § 9-12-307 (a)(1)(A)) The court also requires proof that the spouses have separated and don’t live together.

How long after a divorce can you remarry in Arkansas?

State waiting times for remarriage after divorceTo remarry after divorceTo apply for a marriage licenseAlabama60 daysNo restrictionsAlaskaNo restrictions3 business daysArizonaNo restrictionsNo restrictionsArkansasNo restrictionsNo restrictions47 filas más.

How is property divided in a divorce in Arkansas?

Arkansas is an “equitable distribution” state when it comes to property division in the dissolution of a marriage. Parties to a divorce have the ability to personally divide their property by a signed settlement called a Marital Separation Agreement or a Property Settlement Agreement, which the judge must approve.

How long do you have to be married in Arkansas to get alimony?

The duration of payments is determined by a judge in Arkansas family court. Alimony length is usually based on length of marriage – one commonly used standard for alimony duration is that 1 year of alimony is paid every three years of marriage (however, this is not always the case in every state or with every judge).

How does adultery affect divorce in Arkansas?

Adultery plays a special role in Arkansas divorce law. The Arkansas Code specifically provides that adultery is a “grounds,” or basis, for divorce. The Arkansas Code says that you can’t divorce due to adultery if: the adultery happened because both spouses colluded (secretly planned) it.

How do you prove cheating in a divorce?

If you are already taking part in court proceedings, you may be able to request bank records, online records, hotel records and other records that may provide proof of adultery. You cannot subpoena records of a party to the divorce, so you should look to subpoena the records directly from a bank or hotel.