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How Long Does Alimony Last in Arkansas? Temporary alimony ends when the divorce is finalized. Rehabilitative alimony will last as long as the judge finds it's necessary for the recipient to become self-supporting, based on the specific circumstances in the case.

Arkansas does not have a set formula for determining how much alimony you might receive. Instead, judges consider various factors, such as the length of your marriage, how much you each have in terms of assets and debts and who is the primary caregiver for any children you may have when deciding whether to award it.

You can get alimony if you and your spouse agree, or if a judge finds that an award of alimony is “reasonable from the circumstances of the parties and the nature of the case.” However, you must specifically ask for alimony in order to get it, and you must convince the judge to award alimony to you.

In Arkansas, all marital property is distributed one-half (1/2) to each party unless the Court finds such a division to be inequitable.

Property Division in Arkansas Arkansas property division is governed by statute, specifically A.C.A§ 9-12-315. The statute essentially requires that all marital property be divided in half (unless such division is inequitable) while non-marital property be returned to the party who owned it before the marriage.

Generally, all property accrued during the marriage will be equally divided, including real estate, retirement accounts and other types of assets. However, the courts can divide the property unequally, if equity so dictates. However, arguments for an unequal distribution based on your specific case can be made.

The ownership in the house is usually settled, arbitrated and agree to in the divorce decree. Some couples sale the home and split the equity. Other couples choose to let one or the other get the house. This usually requires a buy from the one keeping it. Some will negotiate taking less other assets to keep the home.

(1) When a decree is entered, the court shall make an order concerning the care of the children, if there are any, and an order concerning alimony, if applicable, as are reasonable from the circumstances of the parties and the nature of the case.

Only marital property is subject to division in a divorce proceeding. In Arkansas, all marital property is distributed one-half (1/2) to each party unless the Court finds such a division to be inequitable.