Arkansas § 9-21-305 - Effect of prior judicial order or agreement.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-21-305 — Effect of prior judicial order or agreement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-21-305. Effect of prior judicial order or agreement.
In a proceeding for a grant of custodial responsibility pursuant to this Article, the following rules apply: A prior judicial order designating custodial responsibility in the event of deployment is binding on the court unless the circumstances meet the requirements of law of this state other than this chapter for modifying a judicial order regarding custodial responsibility. The court shall enforce a prior written agreement between the parents for designating custodial responsibility in the event of deployment, including an agreement executed under Article 2, unless the court finds that the agreement is contrary to the best interest of the child.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-21-305
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-21-305 cover?
Section 9-21-305 ("Effect of prior judicial order or agreement.") 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.
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