Legal Question in Family Law in Arkansas

Amend paperwork without a lawyer that was already handed down in court.

I was awarded custody of my son (age 16) in Jan 2002. Since then he has changed his mind to live with me and my family. My lawyer has resigned from the case. Neither party lives in Arkansas, but retains jurisdiction. No paperwork was typed up from the latest hearing. How do I file for an amendment of the child support and for an amendment to the last precedings? I can not afford to travel to Arkansas.


Asked on 11/05/02, 4:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

E. Daniel Bors Jr. Attorney & Counselor At Law

Re: Amend paperwork without a lawyer that was already handed down in court.

Dear Inquirer:

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If you haven't already done so, please visit my

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http://home.pacbell.net/edbjr/ OR

http://www.CaliforniaDivorceAttorney.com

The site contains quite a bit of general information about California Family Law, Tenants' Rights, and Juvenile Dependencies, as well as information about me (education, experience, et cetera) and my office (location, hours, fees, policies).

NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

The facts that you have provided are not clear

enough and/or complete enough to provide a

definitive answer to you inquiry; however, I would

say that if no-one lives in AR anymore, either parent probably can refile in his/her own state and county to have jurisdiction transferred there.

Thanks for sharing your interesting inquiry, and good luck with your case.

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Answered on 11/10/02, 2:08 pm


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