No person truly expects to one day be facing the dissolution of a marriage. It goes without saying that a contentious and lengthy court trial is not something that most people want to experience. However, for many spouses in Kansas, mediation may be a more appealing...
Overland Park Family Law Blog
How parents can regain child custody after losing it
Losing custody of children is one of the most gut-wrenching things for any parent in Kansas to experience. It is hard to accept the fact that the court believes the children would be better off with someone else. However, many parents who go through this may not know...
How to tell children about a parental divorce
When parents in Kansas decide to divorce, one of the most difficult situations they’ll likely face is telling their children about their marital breakup. Children look to their parents for safety and security. A divorce tears their family, and their world, apart....
What to know before beginning the property division process
One of the most difficult and complex parts of a Kansas divorce is dividing and distributing property and assets between separating spouses. Unfortunately, the property division process can create combative situations that are not often conducive to an amicable split....
Helpful strategies for a child custody battle
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...
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...
