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Among other things, Act 604 created a rebuttable presumption of joint custody in all child custody cases , making Arkansas the first state to require ?clear and convincing evidence? to deviate from that rebuttable presumption. (Kentucky passed a similar law in 2018, but with a lesser legal requirement to deviate.)

A material change of circumstances is an alteration in the facts and conditions associated with a custodial scheme or arrangement so significant that the existing plan no longer satisfies the best interests of the child.

A change of circumstances refers to the showing required by a party seeking to modify a prior child support, spousal support, or custody order. Generally, the change in circumstances must be substantial in nature and due to facts that were unknown or unanticipated when the prior order was issued.

Arkansas allows changes to custody orders if there has been a material change in circumstances warranting an amendment to the order in whole or in part. There are no strict guidelines about what a material change in circumstances is, but usually requires a change in the household situation impacting the children.

The Act doesn't require a power of attorney to be notarized, but a court will presume the signature to be genuine if it is acknowledged before a Notary or an officer authorized to take acknowledgments. Amends Title 28, Chapter 68, of the Arkansas Code.

Handwritten wills are valid, but the entire will must be in your own handwriting. You must also sign it. If your handwritten will is challenged, three witnesses must testify that the will is in your handwriting. You should not have any witness sign your handwritten will.