Marriages end for any number of reasons. Although it can feel isolating, anyone who is facing divorce should know that it is quite common across the United States. About 40 to 50 percent of all married couples will end up divorced, according to the American...
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How to make shared parenting easier amid the holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The holidays are a time to reflect and be together with loved ones. Parents in Kansas often go the extra mile to make this a magical and memorable experience for their children. However, for parents with shared parenting or...
Child custody: How to co-parent with a difficult ex-spouse
It goes without saying that divorce can be a challenging event to endure. For parents in Kansas, a divorce can make raising a family very difficult, especially if the relationship is contentious. However, successfully co-parenting with an ex-spouse after a contentious...
Dividing property amid a high asset divorce
Calling it quits on a long-term marriage often means many challenges lie ahead. Dividing property during a divorce may likely be tedious and complicated, especially if there are valuable assets involved. However, the process can be made easier if spouses in Kansas...
Prenuptial agreements are invaluable in a high asset divorce
Obviously, future spouses almost never go into a wedding with the end in mind. Divorce can be an uneasy topic to discuss, especially before tying the knot. However, with divorce rates as high as 50% in some areas of Kansas, it only makes sense to account for this...
Help for fathers wishing to gain child custody
Traditionally, mothers were the primary caregivers in most Kansas families. In generations prior, mothers typically stayed home to raise the children while fathers worked. These days, however, more fathers are present and play an active role in the lives of their...
Living accommodations can greatly affect child custody
In a divorce, it is often difficult for separating spouses to find common ground. Parents who are divorcing may also have disagreements regarding child custody. For example, both parents may want primary custody of the children, causing a contentious child custody...
Making the property division process a little easier
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...
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...
