Arkansas § 9-17-705 - Direct request.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-17-705 — Direct request., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-17-705. Direct request.
A petitioner may file a direct request seeking establishment or modification of a support order or determination of parentage of a child. In the proceeding, the law of this state applies. A petitioner may file a direct request seeking recognition and enforcement of a support order or support agreement. In the proceeding, §§ 9-17-706 through 9-17-713 apply. In a direct request for recognition and enforcement of a Convention support order or foreign support agreement: a security, bond, or deposit is not required to guarantee the payment of costs and expenses; and an obligee or obligor that in the issuing country has benefited from free legal assistance is entitled to benefit, at least to the same extent, from any free legal assistance provided for by the law of this state under the same circumstances. A petitioner filing a direct request is not entitled to assistance from the Office of Child Support Enforcement of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. This article does not prevent the application of laws of this state that provide simplified, more expeditious rules regarding a direct request for recognition and enforcement of a foreign support order or foreign support agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-17-705
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-17-705 cover?
Section 9-17-705 ("Direct request.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 9-17-705?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-17-705" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 9-17-705 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Arkansas can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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