Arkansas § 9-27-346 - Support orders.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-27-346 — Support orders., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-27-346. Support orders.
If it appears at the adjudication or disposition hearing in any case brought under this subchapter that the parents or any other person named in the petition who is by law required to provide support for the juvenile is able to contribute to the support of the juvenile, the court shall issue an order requiring the person to pay a reasonable sum pursuant to the guidelines for child support and the family support chart for the support, maintenance, or education of the juvenile to any person, agency, or institution to whom custody is awarded. The court, upon proper motion, may make such adjustments and modifications of the order as may appear reasonable and proper. The court shall also order the persons required by law to support a juvenile to disclose their places of employment and the amounts earned by them. Anyone who refuses to disclose such information may be cited for contempt of court.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-27-346
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-27-346 cover?
Section 9-27-346 ("Support orders.") 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 § 9-27-346?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-27-346" (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 § 9-27-346 apply to my situation?
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