Custody presumption
Joint / Shared Parenting Presumption
Ark. Code § 9-13-101
Custody & parenting time in Arkansas
Rebuttable presumption that joint custody is in the child's best interest (Act 604 of 2021).
Read the general guide: Custody: Legal & PhysicalEstablishing paternity in Arkansas
Paternity by acknowledgment, genetic testing, or court order.
Read the general guide: Establishing PaternityChild support in Arkansas
Income-based Administrative Order No. 10 chart.
Read the general guide: Child Support & Imputed IncomeRelocation & move-away in Arkansas
Relocation analyzed under Singletary factors.
Read the general guide: Relocation & Jurisdiction (UCCJEA)Protective orders & false allegations in Arkansas
Orders of Protection available; may set temporary custody.
Read the general guide: Protective & Restraining OrdersArkansas fathers' rights FAQ
Arkansas follows the "Joint / Shared Parenting Presumption" approach. Rebuttable presumption that joint custody is in the child's best interest (Act 604 of 2021).
General educational summary of Arkansas law, not legal advice. Statutes and local rules change—verify with the official court source and a licensed Arkansas family-law attorney before acting.