Monthly Archives: June 2012

Will I have to pay spousal support if my spouse quits their job but is able to work?

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Ronald Nelson

In Kansas, the court always has the power to decide the circumstances under which spousal support should – or should not – be paid, as well as the term and amount of that support. When determining if either party should … Continue reading →

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Twitter Weekly Update 2012–June–24

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Ronald Nelson

If your children want to talk about their time with the other parent, be open to it without judgment, but don’t push. Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken~Oscar Wilde RT@DeepakChopra In divorce, parents often use children to find out … Continue reading →

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What is “separate maintenance?”

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Ronald Nelson

A “separate maintenance” action is a kind of court action filed between married persons. Many people know the action by its more common name, “legal separation.” A “separate maintenance” action does not dissolve the parties’ marriage. A “separate maintenance” action … Continue reading →

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Can I allow my child to see a grandparent or stepparent without my ex’s consent?

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Ronald Nelson

As always, the answer to this question depends on many factors, including what might happen if you let your child see the ex’s parent or former spouse (or partner). In these types of situations, you should sit down and talk … Continue reading →

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Twitter Weekly Update 2012–June–16

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Ronald Nelson

On Father’s Day, D.C. man battles past mistakes to raise five kids http://wapo.st/Ltw6MI Update: Ronald W. Nelson’s complete curriculum vitae http://bit.ly/LSyEG0 #DomesticViolence Affects #Immigration http://bit.ly/ORlXuI RT@StateCourts #DV Memphis Mom Held in Contempt for Baptism of Children Over Dad’s Objection http://bit.ly/Mg9g8w RT @Memphis_Divorce #KSCourts: Without deciding issue, Ct notes majority … Continue reading →

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Twitter Weekly Update 2012–June–09

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Ronald Nelson

#KSLegislature: SOS Kobach will declare filing period closed for candidates for office affected by redistricting @noon Monday, June 11, 2012 Dean Romig telling students single most important thing about choosing a law school is choosing one where you feel comfortable #Classof2015 RT @WashburnLaw #KSCourts: … Continue reading →

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Twitter Weekly Update 2012–June–02

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Ronald Nelson

#KSLegislature: Welcome back @RepTrent! #NMCourts: Same-sex partner of adoptive mother has legal rights as a parent and can seek child #custody. http://bit.ly/JYPrIP [PDF] News: Servicemember Family Protection Act http://bit.ly/KVSFtA #KSLegislature: #SB304, Family Law Code Cleanup, Published in Kansas Register and Effective on 2012-May-31 http://bit.ly/JCHuTu Iowa Supreme Court allows … Continue reading →

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Servicemember Family Protection Act

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Ronald Nelson

This past week, the “Servicemember Family Protection Act” passed the U.S. House of Representatives on a 390-2 vote, passing over to the Senate. The bill has been promoted by Ohio Representative Michael Turner (OH-3) as a way to protect servicemembers … Continue reading →

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Sine Die

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Ronald Nelson

Today was Sine Die for the 2012 Kansas Legislature. Adjournment Sine Die literally means adjournment “without a day” for the Legislature – the last day of the session. But this year, it could have more properly been “Adjournment! Gratias Deus … Continue reading →

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