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Sept. 15, 2022

Making the decision to get married is a huge undertaking and one that’s filled with joy, love, and more than likely some nerves. You probably have a lot of questions about what your future as a married couple will look like, and it’s always a good idea to educate yourself about these details before walking down the aisle. In some cases, it can help to speak with a family law attorney who can advise you about your concerns and answer any questions that come up about the legal implications of marriage.

July 8, 2022

Going through a divorce can be overwhelming for everyone involved. With sensitive emotions and the psychological toll involved in a divorce, it is easier for a person who just received divorce papers to make irrevocable mistakes without experienced guidance or representation.

June 9, 2022

No two couples are alike and no two divorces are alike. This is true across all ages, classes, and genders; however, there are special considerations to take into account if you’re seeking a same-sex divorce.

May 10, 2022

For many individuals, retirement savings are one of their most important assets. In fact, couples who want to maximize their retirement benefits often coordinate their retirement planning efforts together with their spouse.

April 14, 2022

Divorce can be stressful and emotional for everyone involved, particularly the children. Even when it is believed that divorce will be in everyone's best interests, marital dissolution usually affects the children's mental, physical, and emotional health, academic performance, and relationships.

March 25, 2022

Divorce is a common reality for many Kansas and Missouri families. The emotional and significant life change of divorce brings up many questions about parenting time and child custody, including questions about criminal records.

Feb. 10, 2022

Suspecting that your spouse is hiding income or assets before or during the divorce proceedings can be disheartening and overwhelming. You might wonder what options are available to you if your spouse is trying to hide assets or income to avoid sharing them.

Jan. 25, 2022

Married individuals can grow apart over the years of marriage. People who have been married for three, four, or five decades or longer are not immune to divorce. Divorcing later in life – also known as a gray divorce – has become more common in recent years.

Aug. 26, 2021

According to statistics from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, there were 6,398 marriage dissolutions statewide in 2019, including 6,303 divorces and 95 annulments. Sometimes, things don't turn out as initially anticipated.

July 13, 2021

Divorce rates nationwide have been on a decade-long decline, according to data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The rate in Kansas went from 3.6 divorces per thousand residents in 2008 to 2.3 per thousand in 2018. In neighboring Missouri, the rate fell from 3.7 to 3.0 per thousand in the same period.