Wife has filed for divorce and has indicated extreme cruelty as grounds for divorce.

It is unusual in Kansas to list grounds of "extreme cruelty" because we are a no fault state. The Court can grant a divorce if the parties are...

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What exactly is an ex parte and how exactly does one go about getting one?

Kansas allows for the party who files a divorce case to get an order "ex parte" at the inception of the case. This means the Court can issue the...

If the mother has broken parenting plan continuously, can I sue for my attorney fee, court fees and loss of wages?

If you can prove she is intentionally violating a valid court order - for example, if the parenting plan was approved by the Court - you could file...

Question about dr visits and parenting time

There are a lot of factors that could go into trying to answer this question. What kind of appointment is it? Who scheduled it and how long ago?...

How can I protect myself and my 3 year old son from my ex boyfriend?

You may be eligible for a Protection from Abuse (PFA) restraining order, if you can prove abuse. This requires proving he has caused you bodily...

My daughter lives in OH and has two children under 4. She and her husband want to move to KS

Relocation cases can be difficult. I would strongly recommend she get an experienced family law attorney in her area to help her on this case. ...

Tax deduction

It is to your benefit to oppose an offset for the very reason you list. You want to make sure your full tax deduction is protected by actually...

If we write our own will, have it notarized with a bank will it hold up in court? It's mainly to make sure our kids get all.

A valid Will requires more than just a notary. Even if the situation seems fairly straight-forward there are certain rules that must be followed or...

My lawyer wishes to withdraw a week before a final pretrial. Can i find an attorney to help me out with the finalities?

Hopefully you have been able to find an attorney at this point. If not, I practiced in Lawrence for 9 years and I am always willing to take a...

How can I prevent soon to be mom from having any contact with my family?

Regardless of the level of your involvement in the child's life, you will have financial obligations if it is your child. You can request genetic...