Monthly Archives: May 2012

Kansas Family Law Code Cleanup Signed/Enrolled

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Ronald Nelson

Governor Brownback signed  2012 SB304, the Family Code Cleanup, Case manager qualifications, and Batterer Intervention Certification Act into law on Friday, May 25, 2012. I’ve posted about this act before. Most provisions in the bill are effective retroactively upon publication … Continue reading →

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Twitter Weekly Update 2012 May 26

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Ronald Nelson

#OKLeg: Editorial: Oklahoma lawmakers spike sensible child-support bill http://bit.ly/MJfFvZ .@USState Secretary Clinton to “redouble, triple our efforts” on child #abduction http://goo.gl/fb/8Y7Cr via @JohnCrouchEsq Seven Ignored Tips About Social Security Benefits http://on-msn.com/LxIW9Y RT @JohnCrouchEsq KansasDivorce “It Considered Parents Wants, Not Child’s Needs” … Continue reading →

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Family Law Bills Signed by Governor This Week

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Ronald Nelson

Governor Brownback signed — or at least released news that he had signed — a group of bills today, including a group of family law related bills: #HB2534, which is known as “Caylee’s Law,” criminalizes the failure to report the … Continue reading →

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As the World Turns

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Ronald Nelson

As you may have seen, heard, or read over the past week, the drama never stops in Topeka. If it’s not one faction of the Kansas Republican Party bashing the other, it’s good ol’ political brinksmanship on other issues of … Continue reading →

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How do I change my name in divorce?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Ronald Nelson

We are often asked how to change a name for a former or “maiden” name in divorce. There are a few ways that someone going through a divorce can change their name: First, and probably the easiest way, is to … Continue reading →

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Kansas Legislature Amends Case Manager Qualifications

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Ronald Nelson

The Kansas Senate on Monday (May 15, 2012) approved  a Conference Committee Report that amends the qualifications required of Domestic Relations Case Managers appointed by the courts in high-conflict child custody cases in Kansas. The action, on a 35-1 vote, … Continue reading →

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Twitter Weekly Update 2012–May–13

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Ronald Nelson

News: Ninety Days of the Kansas Legislature http://bit.ly/Kg9ilw #KSLegislature: #KSHouse Votes 116–0 to Adopt #SB304 CCR,#FamilyLaw Recod #Cleanup and Batterers Certification http://bit.ly/y8MZjm #KSLegislature: #KSHouse Considering #SB304 CCR, including Family Law Recod Cleanup http://bit.ly/y8MZjm #KSLegislature: #KSSenate Passes HSub#SB79 CCR, Anti-Foreign (Anti-Sharia) Law Bill 33-4 http://bit.ly/JlFZLc #KSLegislature: NJ Case referenced in #KSSenate debate was decided on lack of criminal intent, not … Continue reading →

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Ninety Days of the Kansas Legislature

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Ronald Nelson

Today was supposed to be the last day of the 90-day 2012 Legislative Session. But as most of you already know, it was not. The entire 2012 Kansas Legislative Session has been filled with bravado and bluster. And the “veto … Continue reading →

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Twitter Weekly Update 2012–May–06

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Ronald Nelson

Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Group Withdraws Bid from Kansas SRS Because of Concerns With State Requirements http://bit.ly/K9QMt3 New Article: Information on The Hague Abduction Convention http://bit.ly/IMHGSJ #KSCourts: Court of Appeals Issues 4 #FamilyLaw Appeals Decisions Today (2012-May-04) & 1 #KSSupreme Decision. http://bit.ly/A8FGAf #TXAppeals: Court Finds Victim’s #MySpace Comment Protected … Continue reading →

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Name Change After Divorce in Kansas

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Ronald Nelson

We’ve recently had a lot of questions about how someone who finalized their divorce months – or years – ago can regain their “maiden” or “former” name if the final order (the “degree”) in their divorce, annulment, or separate maintenance … Continue reading →

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