Arkansas Divorce and Dissolution Resources

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A Arkansas divorce is filed in the Circuit Court, usually in the Domestic Relations Division, and the paperwork you start with depends on whether you have minor children together and whether there is property to divide.

Arkansas's core family statutes live in the Arkansas Code Title 9 - Family Law. In Arkansas, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it. The official sources below cover the petition documents, the statewide forms collection, and the court's own filing instructions.

Official Arkansas divorce resources

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Arkansas family law forms (official index) (Arkansas judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Arkansas family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.arcourts.gov/forms-and-publications

Arkansas court 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 official filing information (Arkansas judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Arkansas and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://arcourts.gov/administration/acap/efile

Arkansas financial affidavit and disclosure forms (arcourts.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Arkansas family cases ask both sides to complete. https://www.arcourts.gov/forms-and-publications

Arkansas mediation and dispute resolution (Arkansas judicial branch): Official information on mediation and other ways to settle a Arkansas family case without a trial. https://www.arcourts.gov/administration/adr

Verified official Arkansas divorce documents

These official documents cover starting a divorce, responding to one, settling, and the final orders. Requirements vary by county, so confirm the packet with your clerk before filing.

Domestic Relations Cover Sheet (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://arcourts.gov/sites/default/files/formatted-files/DR_cover_2017.pdf

Official 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 file for divorce in Arkansas?

In the Circuit Court, usually in the Domestic Relations Division that serves the county where you live. In Arkansas, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it.

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.

Do I need a lawyer to file a Arkansas divorce?

No. Arkansas publishes its family law forms for people representing themselves, and the self-help resources on this page exist for exactly that. A consultation still makes sense when there is a business, a pension, or a serious safety issue in the case.