Monthly Archives: April 2012

Current Status of Kansas Family Law Legislation

The following family law related bills are now pending in the 2012 Kansas Legislature. Status as of March 30, 2012: HB2741, relating to cleanup changes to the Kansas Family Law Code (sponsored by the Kansas Judicial Council)(in House-Senate Conference Committee … Continue reading

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Kansas House Passes Bill Mandating Grandparent Consideration

This morning, the Kansas House passed Conference Committee changes to #SB262 (Grandparent Custody Consideration in CINC Cases). The bill passed 120-0 and proceeds now back to the Senate for a final vote. The Conference Committee amended to the bill to … Continue reading

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Twitter Weekly Update 2012–Apr–29

Don’t Let Social Media Sabotage Your Divorce http://zite.to/Ifihmc Anxiety Problems in Relationships: 3 Habits That Invite Anxiety http://zite.to/KhvZ3s Do I need a lawyer? And how do I get one with very little money? http://rpx.me/jn-f #KSCourts: No Kansas Family Law Appeals Decisions Issued Today … Continue reading

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Kansas Legislative “Veto Session” Begins

The Kansas Legislature began its “veto session” on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Although it’s the “veto session,” there are many things that the Legislature is considering other than those bills vetoed by Governor Brownback. In fact, there are only a few … Continue reading

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Twitter Weekly Update 2012–Apr–22

Kansas lawmakers hope quick action can avoid some scheduled #kscourts furlough days http://bit.ly/HLoq9T MT @kprkoranda Alabama Senate considering ‘covenant marriage bill.http://bit.ly/HLnZMQ Alabama Courts Approve Rules for Limited Scope Representation in cases. http://bit.ly/HNjocB Kansas Courts also allow limited scope Virtual Parenting: Technology Keeps Families Closer After Divorce/Separation http://bit.ly/J6iSFa quoting @StateCourts Report KS … Continue reading

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Twitter Weekly Update 2012–Apr–15

New: Kansas Family Law Appeals Subject Index http://bit.ly/Jfok58 How do I file a marriage defacto? http://rpx.me/i14f How old does a kid have to be to go in front of a judge and say which parent they want to live with? http://rpx.me/BL4f How do … Continue reading

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Court cannot determine parenting issues solely on unanswered requests for admissions

The Nebraska Court of Appeals recently addressed an issue that is sometimes discussed by family law attorneys, but which rarely results in a published court decision. That question is: “what is the effect of requests for admission deemed admitted by … Continue reading

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Twitter Weekly Update 2012–Apr–08

#KSCourts: No Kansas Family Law Appeals Decisions Issued Today (2012-Apr-06) http://bit.ly/HnfzaO It’s much easier to practice preventive maintenance in your marriage now than to fight damaging fires later. RT @MarriageVelcro Study Reports Same Flaws in Some U.K. #ChildCustody Evaluations as in U.S. http://bit.ly/I6L0EC @JohnCrouchEsq #KSLegislature: #SB397, Changing … Continue reading

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Twitter Weekly Update 2012–04–01

#KSCourts: Where the appeals court has no record to decide appeal, it cannot decide appeal for appellant. http://bit.ly/HoRhRj #KSCourts: Appeals Ct expresses ‘no opinon’ whether appropriate for trial court to decide issues at pretrial conference http://bit.ly/HoRhRj #KSCourts: Where appellant challenges the decision, … Continue reading

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