In many romantic movies, marriage is portrayed as a union of soul mates who live happy ever after in perfect harmony. In the real world, however, statistics indicate that the average marriage lasts only about 12 years. During a marriage, the property and assets that...
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Do these things to win a child custody hearing
Ending a marriage is challenging to say the least, especially when children are involved. When parents in Kansas divorce, it is not uncommon for both parents to want primary custody of the children. This can cause a vicious child custody battle to erupt. A lengthy and...
Saving retirement amid a high asset divorce
These days, more and more older spouses across the state of Kansas are deciding to end years-long marriages. Spouses who separate later in life have usually acquired many assets, and this can make for a messy divorce. At this stage in life, older adults have often...
How to prepare for a child custody hearing
When parents divorce, it is common for both to want custody of the children. This type of situation may ignite a lengthy child custody battle. Parents often go toe to toe with one another thinking that they’re doing what is best for their kids, but in reality, nobody...
Helpful tips for shared custody arrangements
There are many reasons why parents separate. In any separation, a common area of concern for parents in Kansas is the safety and well-being of the children. Understandably, children benefit the most from having both parents involved in their lives. This is why shared...
Can stress really be avoided in a high asset divorce?
When a Kansas married couple decides to end their relationship, their lives often become a lot more stressful for a while. Especially in a high asset divorce, it is understandable that a concerned spouse would want to protect his or her financial interests. After...
Know where to seek support for child custody issues in Kansas
Parenting typically involves making decisions regarding your children's health and well-being. If you decide to file for divorce, the decision will undoubtedly prompt many changes in your children's lives. However, negotiating child custody plans does not have lead to...
Cavallari and Cutler back in court over property division
Kansas readers may recall an earlier post on this blog that told of the child custody dispute reality TV star Kristin Cavallari and her estranged husband, former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler, have been trying to resolve. It seems the former couple is back in court. This...
Take inventory in a high asset divorce
When a Kansas married couple is headed for court in property division proceedings, full disclosure on both sides is a requirement. In a high asset divorce, there may be numerous complex issues that are difficult to resolve. In fact, in many cases, litigation becomes...
High asset divorce: Why a prenuptial agreement can help
Not every Kansas marriage will last a lifetime. In fact, there may be someone reading this who is considering filing a petition in court because he or she wants to move on in life without his or her current spouse. If it is a high asset divorce, litigation can be...
