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Welcome to FindLaw's section on Arkansas family laws, covering a wide range of laws relating to marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, and other legal issues involving family relations. Quite a few of the topics covered relate to divorce and related matters, including marital property law (Arkansas has adopted the Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act) and issues of child and spousal support. This section also includes information about legal marriage requirements, laws for minors, and the age of consent in Arkansas. Click on a link below to learn more about the family-related laws and regulations of Arkansas.
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