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June 21, 2021

Filing for divorce involves several complicated processes and can affect every aspect of your life — from your family to your assets and your finances. In both Kansas and Missouri, more and more couples are filing for divorce.

May 25, 2021

If you're considering filing for divorce in Kansas, or already in the midst of a divorce, you may be wondering how much it's going to cost you. Consulting with an experienced Kansas divorce attorney is a simple first step that you can take to learn more about the process and how much it may cost you.

April 14, 2021

Paternity disputes are about the welfare of the child (or children). Regardless of any formal or legal relationship between a couple, they each have legal responsibilities and rights to their shared biological children.

March 16, 2021

Divorces or legal separations are difficult enough when couples are living in the same house or the same town when one spouse decides to file. If you are living in different states, how will that affect the process?

Feb. 10, 2021

Who you choose to marry and spend the rest of your life with is not only a serious decision, it is a highly personal one. Deciding how you choose to deal with a failing marriage is just as personal.

Feb. 1, 2021

Kansas ranked among the top 10 highest states in 2019 with a divorce rate of 9.2 (per 1,000 marriages). Missouri followed close behind with a rate of 9.1 (per 1,000 marriages). Every year, thousands of couples decide to end their marriages in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Dec. 10, 2020

Back when women couldn’t own property and had few legal rights, divorce often ended with the father retaining custody of the children, but as the 19th century came upon us, things began to change. The notion that women were more capable of caring for a child’s “special needs” became more commonplace, while men were often seen as more capable of supplying financial resources.

Oct. 14, 2020

According to a study by the American Psychological Association (APA), infidelity is said to be responsible for nearly 20 to 40 percent of divorces in the United States. Infidelity is among the leading contributing factors to many divorces.

Sept. 22, 2020

According to the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), during FY 2018, states across the United States collected nearly $28.6 billion on behalf of the 14.7 million children served by child support enforcement programs throughout the country.

Aug. 11, 2020

If you are considering a divorce and trying to decide whether to move out of your home, consulting with an experienced Kansas family law attorney is crucial for proper guidance.