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Arkansas Code Sec. 18-16-101: A Challenge To The Constitutionality And Desireability Of Arkansas' Criminal Eviction Statute, Carol Goforth
Arkansas Code Sec. 18-16-101: A Challenge To The Constitutionality And Desireability Of Arkansas' Criminal Eviction Statute, Carol Goforth
Carol Goforth
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The Case For Expanding Child Support Obligations To Cover Post-Secondary Educational Expenses, Carol Goforth
The Case For Expanding Child Support Obligations To Cover Post-Secondary Educational Expenses, Carol Goforth
Carol Goforth
In Arkansas, a parent is only required to pay child support until the child turns eighteen or graduates from high school. Given the rising college tuition expenses and the increasing necessity for Post-Secondary Education to earn a living, the statute should be amended to extend a parent’s obligation further, to aid their child’s entry into college. In the past, exceptions have been made when a child had a severe handicap that justified further support. Recently, some states have required continued child support to help with the cost of tuition. For example, North Dakota issued a list of factors that could …