Arkansas Family Court Forms and Filing Resources
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Arkansas publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official Arkansas sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.
Arkansas's core family statutes live in the Arkansas Code Title 9 - Family Law. To e-file on your own you must first take a one hour online training, pay a one time 100 dollar account fee, and get your account approved, so many self-represented people just file on paper.
How the Arkansas court system handles family cases
Family cases in Arkansas are heard in the Circuit Court, usually in the Domestic Relations Division. Arkansas Circuit Courts have five subject divisions - your divorce or custody case is in the Domestic Relations division.
Arkansas groups its 75 counties into judicial circuits. Your county sits inside one circuit; a circuit can cover several counties, and a busy county may have several judges.
Appeals from a family case generally go first to the Arkansas Court of Appeals, and the state's highest court is the Arkansas Supreme Court.
Besides the judge, a Circuit Judge may handle parts of a family case. Arkansas family cases are heard by Circuit Judges; there is no separate family magistrate system in most circuits, though some use referees for child support.
One Circuit Court serves your county - but it is split into divisions (criminal, civil, juvenile, probate, domestic relations). Family law is the Domestic Relations division.
Official Arkansas resources
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Arkansas state courts website (Arkansas judicial branch): The official home of the Arkansas court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.arcourts.gov
Arkansas family law forms (Arkansas judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for Arkansas cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.arcourts.gov/forms-and-publications
Arkansas self-help resources (Arkansas courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Arkansas family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.arlegalservices.org
eFlex (Arkansas Judiciary eFiling) (Arkansas AOC): E-filing through eFlex is now available statewide in Arkansas circuit courts, which handle divorce and custody. Filing on paper with your circuit clerk is still allowed and is often simpler. https://efile.arcourts.gov/
Arkansas circuit clerks directory (Arkansas judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://www.arcourts.gov/directories/circuit-clerks
Arkansas rules of procedure (Arkansas judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Arkansas. https://www.arcourts.gov/rules-and-administrative-orders
Arkansas mediation and dispute resolution (Arkansas judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for Arkansas family cases. https://www.arcourts.gov/administration/adr
Arkansas financial affidavit and disclosure forms (arcourts.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Arkansas family cases ask for. https://www.arcourts.gov/forms-and-publications
Arkansas child support guideline resources (arcourts.gov): Official Arkansas child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.arcourts.gov/child-support-guidelines
Search ARCourts (CaseInfo) (Arkansas courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized statewide. https://caseinfo.arcourts.gov/
Frequently used official Arkansas forms
These links open official Arkansas government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.
Affidavit of Financial Means (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://www.arcourts.gov/sites/default/files/formatted-files/affidavit-of-financial-means-req-july-2020.pdf
Child Support Worksheet (Child Support), official document: https://arcourts.gov/sites/default/files/formatted-files/Worksheet-required-July-1-2020.pdf
Monthly Family Support Chart (Child Support), official document: https://arcourts.gov/sites/default/files/formatted-files/monthly-family-support-chart-req-july-2020.pdf
Income Withholding for Support (Child Support), official document: https://arcourts.gov/sites/default/files/formatted-files/Income_Withholding_for_Support.pdf
Petition for Order of Protection (Domestic Violence), official document: https://arcourts.gov/sites/default/files/formatted-files/Sample_Petition_for_Order_of_Protection.2024.07.pdf
Ex Parte Order of Protection (Domestic Violence), official document: https://arcourts.gov/sites/default/files/formatted-files/ExParteOrderofProtection_.pdf
Final Order of Protection (Domestic Violence), official document: https://arcourts.gov/sites/default/files/formatted-files/FinalOrderOfProtection_.pdf
Affidavit to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (Rule 72) (Fee Waiver), official document: https://arcourts.gov/sites/default/files/formatted-files/In-Forma-Pauperis-Affidavit-see-Rule-72-2026-1.pdf
Affidavit of Indigency (Rule 6-6), form Rule 6-6 (Fee Waiver), official document: https://arcourts.gov/sites/default/files/formatted-files/RULE_6_-_6_AFFIDAVIT_OF_INDIGENCY_1.pdf
Domestic Relations Cover Sheet (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://arcourts.gov/sites/default/files/formatted-files/DR_cover_2017.pdf
Filing fees: Filing fees vary by county; typically $150-$200.
E-filing link data for Arkansas was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find official Arkansas family court forms?
The official statewide source is the Arkansas judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.
Can I e-file my own family case in Arkansas?
E-filing through eFlex is now available statewide in Arkansas circuit courts, which handle divorce and custody. Filing on paper with your circuit clerk is still allowed and is often simpler. To e-file on your own you must first take a one hour online training, pay a one time 100 dollar account fee, and get your account approved, so many self-represented people just file on paper.
How much does it cost to file a family case in Arkansas?
Filing fees vary by county; typically $150-$200. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.
Which court hears family cases in Arkansas?
Family cases in Arkansas are heard in the Circuit Court, usually in the Domestic Relations Division. Arkansas Circuit Courts have five subject divisions - your divorce or custody case is in the Domestic Relations division.