To file for divorce in Arkansas, you must meet the residency requirement and plead valid grounds for divorce. The most commonly claimed grounds for divorce are "general indignities" and "separation for 18 months." The grounds must have occurred within the last five years. If your spouse does not want a divorce, you must be able to prove your basis and residency at the final hearing. The process begins when one of the parties files a complaint with the court asking for a divorce. Once the complaint is filed, the plaintiff notifies the defendant of the divorce proceedings and his or her opportunity to respond. Once a defendant is served with notice of the proceedings, he or she has 30 days to respond. If the defendant does not respond, the court may grant a default divorce without the defendant's participation. For uncontested divorces in Arkansas, our Jonesboro family law firm helps you keep costs down by streamlining the process. The more agreement between the parties, the quicker and cheaper we can get you divorced.
Child Support
Dealing with the breakup of your family is tough enough without the stress of a bitter custody battle or child support conflict. Lilly Law Firm, PA has built a reputation for helping our clients through these difficult times. Our extensive experience as a family law firm handling divorce, child custody and child support issues allows us to provide you with efficient and inexpensive legal services. Our family law firm works to bring your case to conclusion with minimal disruption in your life.
Child Custody and Visitation
Martin Lilly is the founding partner of Lilly Law Firm, PA. With more than 25 years of experience in all aspects of auto accident, divorce and child custody, criminal defense and general civil litigation law, we are prepared to deal with any problem you face. A member of the Arkansas State Bar, our experienced attorney has represented thousands of fellow Arkansans in a variety of legal matters while maintaining a small-town law office atmosphere.
Spousal Support
Alimony, or spousal support Our Jonesboro child custody attorney collaborates with you well in advance of trial to decide which discovery tools best fit the circumstances of your case and your budget. Under Arkansas procedural rules, we have several options for conducting pretrial discovery...
Arguing as your advocate in criminal court Lilly Law Firm, PA is your voice in the criminal court system. Our criminal defense attorney aggressively defends you against criminal charges and holds the government responsible for meeting its burden of proof in all kinds of criminal cases...
DUI/DWI
The staff at Lilly Law Firm, PA is skilled in defending against DUI (driving under the influence)/DWI (driving while intoxicated) charges. For more than 25 years, we've handled all types of DUI cases and we're prepared for any scenario. Our DUI/DWI lawyer knows the law and understands the tactics often used by law enforcement and prosecutors in DUI cases. We go the extra mile to resolve your case and mitigate any negative effects.
Burglary
Class Y felony aggravated residential burglary is the most serious burglary crime. Residential burglary is elevated to aggravated residential burglary by the use or threat of use of a deadly weapon. In addition, residential burglary is elevated to aggravated residential burglary if, during the act of committing burglary, a suspect inflicts or attempts to inflict death or serious bodily harm to another person, even if the suspect is not armed.
Theft
Misdemeanors
Domestic battery III - A class A misdemeanor A battery conviction carries serious consequences. A domestic battery charge is different than simple battery. Lilly Law Firm, PA can explain how a conviction for domestic battery can have far-reaching consequences in your future. The Lilly Law Firm, PA leaves no stone unturned in defending you against criminal charges.
Drug Crimes
Lilly Law Firm, PA is prepared to defend you if you are facing drug charges. We believe that you are innocent until proven guilty and expend every effort to make sure "proven guilty" never happens. Defending the citizens of Jonesboro for more than two decades has armed us with the knowledge and skills to protect your constitutional rights while protecting your freedom.
Assault
Although the two terms are generally used together, in reality they carry different meanings and represent different criminal charges. An assault is an intentional act that causes an apprehension or fear of imminent harmful, offensive or unwanted contact by the defendant. The defendant must intend to assault the victim at the time of the offense. Even if the defendant and the victim have no physical contact, the defendant may be charged with assault if the victim feared imminent harm. Arkansas law sets out several assault charges...
Murder
If you've been charged with homicide, it means the government believes you were involved in causing the death of someone, intentionally or otherwise. Arkansas law defines several different crimes related to causing the death of another person. Different elements of proof are required for the various types of homicide or murder charges. The first step in building your defense is reviewing the government's claim of wrongdoing. The government's claim is usually set forth in a charging instrument, which could be an arrest warrant or an indictment. The government is generally restricted to proving what they say happened in the charging instrument, so this document is very important. If you don't have a copy when you come see us, you can be sure that we obtain one from the government and identify the particular charge and alleged elements of the crime.
Homicide
Homicide involves causing the death of another person, either intentionally or negligently. If you are accused of homicide, Lilly Law Firm, PA aggressively defends you. We work tirelessly day and night to protect your civil rights, ensure a fair process, and secure your freedom.
Shoplifting
The range of burglary and theft crimes in Arkansas runs from shoplifting to aggravated residential burglary. A conviction for theft or burglary in Jonesboro can negatively affect you for the rest of your life. Lilly Law Firm, PA uses all of the criminal defense tools at our disposal to secure your acquittal on theft or burglary charges.
Helping you navigate insurance red tape - In addition to bodily harm, you may have property damage or loss of your vehicle. Lilly Law Firm, PA helps you navigate the red tape involved in repairing your car
Lilly Law Firm, PA seeks a speedy resolution to your auto accident case while standing firm on your right to fair compensation. Our personal injury lawyer never loses sight of the basic fact that you have suffered damages due to a defective vehicle or the negligence of another driver. Our professional staff provides powerful representation...