Knowledge of the Law and Local Rules Two attorneys can arrive at two very different child support calculations. If you have an attorney who does not know the intricacies of the child support guidelines, you could end up paying more than you should or end up receiving less than you should. Knowing the local rules […]
Anything you post, tweet, like, or share on social media may be admissible in court. Even with your Facebook settings set to private, the opposing party could still get your social media activity through the civil discovery process. Social media evidence is being used in family law courts more and more across Kansas. Here are […]
Divorce is hard on children, but you can make it easier on them by following these rules: DON’T put your children in the middle by using them as messengers between you and your spouse. DON’T criticize or place blame on your former spouse in front of your children. DON’T let your children act as caretakers. […]
Whether you have a paternity case or a divorce case, it is important to understand the difference between legal custody and residency in any domestic matter. In Kansas, legal custody refers to the designation of parental responsibilities for a child. Parental responsibilities include decision making involving health, education, religious training, and general welfare of the […]
Common law marriage is one of those legal topics that is often discussed but seldom understood. In 2013, Kansas is one of very few states that still recognizes common law marriage. In Kansas, a couple is considered to have a common law marriage if: 1) The parties are over the age of 18 years; 2) […]
When Julia Craft became a partner in what used to be Joseph & Hollander LLC, she essentially changed jobs without going anywhere. That’s because Craft had been leasing space since 2004 in Joseph & Hollander’s building at 500 N. Market. So when she decided to blend her independent practice with the firm and become its […]