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1205 Milo St
Lake City, AR 72437
Tenacious divorce litigation
Lilly Law Firm, PA has decades of experience fighting for clients in family court. Our
competent team provides a thorough explanation of the divorce process and guides you through
it step by step. We keep you abreast of the latest developments along the way so you never
have to wonder whether we're paying attention to your case.
To file for divorce in Arkansas, you must meet the residency requirement and plead valid grounds for divorce. The most commonly claimed grounds for divorce are "general indignities" and "separation for 18 months." The grounds must have occurred within the last five years. If your spouse does not want a divorce, you must be able to prove your basis and residency at the final hearing. The process begins when one of the parties files a complaint with the court asking for a divorce. Once the complaint is filed, the plaintiff notifies the defendant of the divorce proceedings and his or her opportunity to respond. Once a defendant is served with notice of the proceedings, he or she has 30 days to respond. If the defendant does not respond, the court may grant a default divorce without the defendant's participation. For uncontested divorces in Arkansas, our Jonesboro family law firm helps you keep costs down by streamlining the process. The more agreement between the parties, the quicker and cheaper we can get you divorced.
If the parties cannot reach a settlement, the family law court decides how the children and property are to be divided. Depending on a family's circumstances, and if children are involved, the court determines:
The divorce process takes at least 30 days in uncontested divorces and potentially much longer in contested matters, depending on whether child custody issues are involved and if property division and support issues are problematic. Once the court issues a final decree, only the court can modify it. A party who fails to adhere to the terms of the decree can be held in contempt of court and possibly jailed.
Our reputable staff stands by your side and works to protect your future as a tough chapter in your life comes to a close. Located at 2400 East Highland Drive in Jonesboro, the Lilly Law Firm, PA offers you personalized attention. We are dedicated to helping you and defending your rights. To arrange a complimentary consultation and let us review your case, explain your options and recommend a course of action, contact us 24 hours a day, seven days a week.