Uncontested Divorce In Arkansas

Summary

Keena, a resident of Arkansas, wants to file for an uncontested divorce from her husband who is currently incarcerated. They have no minor children. Her husband, a permanent resident from Mexico, is in prison for kidnapping and domestic abuse charges. Keena is unaware of the fee waiver option for court fees if shes unable to afford them. She was advised to apply for a fee waiver at her local county circuit clerks office.

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I'm sorry, Keena, but your message is unclear. Could you please provide more details about your legal issue?
My husband is hispanic and in prison and I want a uncontested divorce with no minor child
What state are you currently residing in? This is important as divorce laws vary from state to state.
Arkansas
What is the reason for your divorce? In Arkansas, you can file for a no-fault divorce if you've lived separately for 18 months.
Because we don't get along and he use to beat on me and he cheated on me but he is in prison for kidnapping and domestic abuse on his ex girlfriend and I want a divorce and we have a son he is * so no minor child
What is your husband's current location? In Arkansas, you can file for a no-fault divorce if you've lived separately for 18 months.
He is in prison at East Arkansas Regional Unit at Brickeys, AR
Have you discussed the divorce with your husband and does he agree to it?

General Information:
- Arkansas allows no-fault divorces if parties lived separately for 18 months.
- East Arkansas Regional Unit, Brickeys, AR: (*) *-*.
I wrote him a letter and he didn't respond I told him I am wanting a divorce and he knows we don't get along and he will sign papers
Have you consulted with a lawyer or filed any divorce papers in court yet?

General Information:
- Arkansas divorce process starts by filing a complaint in the county where you live.
- Lee County Circuit Court, Marianna, AR: (*) *-*.
Because immigration has a hold on him
What is the immigration status of your husband?
No
What is your husband's country of origin?
Jimenez Coahuila Mexico
What is your husband's current immigration status in the United States?
Permanent Resident Card but immigration has a hold on him
What is the reason for the immigration hold on your husband?

General Information:
- Immigration holds are usually placed due to criminal charges or immigration violations.
- Contact ICE Detention Reporting and Information Line: *-*-*-*.
I don't know
Could you please provide more details about the charges or violations that led to the immigration hold on your husband?
I did not do it he got arrested because of his ex girlfriend filed charges against him for kidnapping and domestic abuse and he is in prison for that now
What is the status of your husband's criminal case?
All I know he got charged for kidnapping and domestic abuse against his ex girlfriend
What is the current status of your husband's case? Has he been convicted or is the case still ongoing?
I don't know
Do you have a lawyer or legal representative to help you with your divorce process?
No I just was wondering if he is in prison how he would get the uncontested divorce with no minor child because I'm going to do it myself with ge forms
What is your husband's full name and his inmate number? This information is necessary for filing the divorce papers.
Well I don't have the money to file for it now
Do you know about the fee waiver option that might be available if you're unable to afford the court fees?
No
In Arkansas, you may qualify for a fee waiver if you're unable to afford the court fees. You'll need to fill out a form and provide proof of your financial situation.
Ok where do I do that at
You can apply for a fee waiver at the clerk's office of the Lee County Circuit Court, Marianna, AR. Contact them at (*) *-* for more information.
I don't live at Lee county he is in prison there I live in Carroll county
You can apply for a fee waiver at the Carroll County Circuit Clerk's office. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
Ok thanks
You're welcome, Keena. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Good luck with your process.