Ending a marriage is rarely easy. However, when children are involved, a divorce in Kansas can be especially complicated. Many times, both parents want sole custody of the children. These types of scenarios may sometimes result in lengthy child custody battles. The...
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Challenges that women face in a gray divorce
These days, there are more older spouses in Kansas separating than ever before. According to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 35% of all couples who divorced last year in the United States were aged 55 or older. Divorce is a tough event for any person...
A few tips that may help dads get child custody
According to some traditional American stereotypes, mothers are the nurturers and primary caregivers of the family. However, these stereotypes are slowly being broken. Today, fathers play a much larger role in their children’s lives. However, some judges in Kansas...
What are the advantages of joint child custody?
It's just a fact of life that not all marriages are going to last. As people and circumstances change, divorce is sometimes the best course of action. When children are involved, it’s crucial that parents in Kansas cooperate to give their children the best life...
How to tell if mediation is the best route to take
Spouses never intend to separate when they get married. However, as the years go by for some, changes may get to a point where it is nearly impossible for the marriage to continue. Divorce can get complicated in a hurry and can be even more complex for high-net-worth...
Making joint custody a more peaceful and easier transition
Unfortunately, children often experience difficulties when their parents go through a marital breakup. After being together as one cohesive family unit, then suddenly having to divide time between parents, it's understandable why divorce can be emotionally and...
The divorce rate is falling, but the causes are the same
Just a couple of decades ago, roughly one out of every two marriages in Kansas and across the United States failed. However, many people are often surprised to learn that divorce is happening less often today. According to recent statistics, the divorce rate in the...
Making the process of property division smooth and pain-free
When couples marry, they not only share love and memories but also some property and assets. When divorce occurs, divvying up this property can get rather tedious and complicated, to say the least. Here are some ways divorcing spouses in Kansas can keep the process of...
2 options that could reduce the cost of divorce
It's no secret that common areas of contention in many divorces revolve around financial issues. Spouses who were in long-term marriages have often accumulated a good deal of properties and assets. High-asset divorces can get rather complex and especially expensive....
When to consider modifying a child custody arrangement
Parents in Kansas may choose to separate for a multitude of reasons. However, one thing that almost all parents agree on is the well-being of their children. Most parents cooperate and work together on a child custody arrangement that best suits their new situation....
