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Uncontested Divorce in Arkansas

A simple, affordable uncontested divorce in Arkansas. SimpleDivorce prepares court-ready forms, handles filing and service on your spouse, and keeps you updated to the final decree.

Filing an Uncontested Divorce in Arkansas

The facts that shape a Arkansas divorce — confirmed with you during intake.

Where you file

Circuit Court

Residency requirement

One spouse must have lived in Arkansas for at least 60 days before filing, and for at least three months by the time the divorce is finalized.

Court filing fee

$175 typical ($150 to $200) — varies by county, passed through at cost

Waiting period

Arkansas requires a mandatory 30-day waiting period after the complaint is filed before a divorce decree may be granted.

Grounds

Arkansas has no simple no-fault ground; couples typically qualify by living separately without cohabitation for at least 18 continuous months, since fault grounds otherwise apply.

Typical timeline

About 30 days minimum after filing; most uncontested cases finalize in 2 to 3 months once the residency and waiting-period requirements are met.

Serving your spouse

Your spouse must be officially served with the divorce paperwork unless they file a Waiver of Service acknowledging receipt

Common Arkansas Divorce Forms

Complaint for Divorce
Summons
Settlement Agreement
Decree of Divorce

SimpleDivorce prepares the exact forms your Arkansas court requires — you never track them down yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers specific to filing in Arkansas.

SimpleDivorce prepares the Arkansas forms, walks both spouses through signing, files with the court, and can serve the spouse; no courthouse visit is required unless a brief final hearing is needed.

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