Spouses in Kansas who decide to divorce will have to go through various steps to complete the process. One of these steps is property division. During a divorce, the process of dividing marital property usually begins with taking an inventory of all property and...
Property Division
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...
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...
Are pets part of property division in a Kansas divorce?
Many Kansas households include pets. It's not uncommon these days for married couples or families to have numerous "fur babies" in their lives. It is sometimes to challenging to keep up with veterinary appointments, buying food and making sure animals get the...
For better property division, get to know your finances
Divorce is often talked about as if there is only one path from start to finish. However, couples in Kansas will have to navigate many different issues before finalizing everything and moving forward with their new lives. This means that securing the most agreeable...
Property division: Things can get messy if a spouse hides assets
Spouses must play by the rules when they decide to divorce. Regarding property division, Kansas operates under equitable distribution laws. When the court considers a property ruling, it is assumed both spouses have been honest in disclosing their assets and...
Kansas property division: What to do if a spouse is hiding assets
When a Kansas married couple divorces, they typically have navigate negotiate a number of issues in order to achieve a satisfactory settlement. For property division proceedings to be fair, both spouses must be totally transparent regarding their assets. Full...
Protect your rights in Kansas property division proceedings
Divorce is not easy. Most Kansas spouses encounter numerous challenges as they negotiate terms for a settlement. If you have children, you and your spouse might disagree about custody or finances. Such disputes often intensify turmoil in situations that are already...
Are property division proceedings part of your new year plan?
Many Kansas residents set new goals when a new year begins. For some, such goals may include filing for divorce. Numerous challenges may surface when negotiating a settlement, particularly where property division issues are concerned. The more a spouse learns before...
A prenuptial agreement might affect property division proceedings
Thinking back to the days before you got married, you may recall some hesitation on yours or your intended spouse's part regarding the topic of signing a prenuptial agreement. Perhaps, you thought it unromantic at the time. Since many years have passed and you have...
