Arkansas Code
Arkansas’s complete statutory code, with focus on family law and equal parental responsibility.
Key Statute
- Ark. Code § 9-13-101 - Equal parental responsibility; rebuttable presumption
- Year: 2021
- Bill: Act 604
- Precedent: Second state with explicit equal presumption for final orders (follows Kentucky model)
- Standard: Uses “clear and convincing evidence” standard to rebut (higher bar than most states)
- Influence: Built on KRS 403.270 model from Kentucky
Laws
| Edition | Content | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Code | Arkansas Code | Statute |
Atlas
Knowledge base for Arkansas law:
- Courts - Arkansas court system and structure
- Definitions - Key legal terms defined in Arkansas Code
Related Jurisdictions
- Federal - US Code and Regulations
- Utah - Utah Code Annotated
- Idaho - Idaho Statutes
- Kentucky - Kentucky Revised Statutes (50/50 custody presumption - original model)
- Arizona - Arizona Revised Statutes (50/50 custody via case law)
- Florida - Florida Statutes (50/50 custody presumption - largest state)
Sources
- Arkansas Legislature
- All content: Public Domain