The Standing Order of Washington County, Arkansas, for Domestic Relations Cases

The judges in Washington County, Arkansas, have issued a “Standing Order of the Court in Domestic Relations Cases.” The order prohibits either party from injuring, threatening, or harassing the other, and neither may have a third party engage in such activities either.

If property rights are at issue, neither party may sell, transfer, or dispose of property. Neither party may cancel or alter insurance policies affecting the other spouse or minor children. Neither party may remove any minor child from the state of Arkansas, and neither parent may make disparaging remarks about the other parent to the minor children nor permit such remarks to be made by others in the presence of the minor children. The Standing Order goes into effect against the Plaintiff when the petition or complaint is filed and it is effective against the Defendant once the Defendant is served with the paperwork. It is a serious order and any violation of the order could result in a fine or even jail time.

Washington County’s Standing Order is very similar to the Standing Order in Benton County to the north.