Author Archives: Ronald Nelson

144. 2018 Kansas Family Law Legislative and Case Law Update

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Ronald Nelson

144. Presenter – 2018 Kansas Family Law Legislative and Case Law Update (Johnson County Bar Association, Walton Conference)(March 7, 2018) Seminar Brochure Powerpoint Presentation Materials 2018 Kansas Family Law Legislative Update 2017 Kansas Family Law Legislative Update 2016 Kansas Family Law Case … Continue reading →

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To Ease Welfare Load, Kansas List Exposes Parents Behind On Child Support

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Ronald Nelson

KCUR published a story on April 11, 2018, highlighting a new Kansas Department of Children and Families website that is publishing the names and photographs of Kansas child support obligors who owe more than $5,000 in arrears, have not filed … Continue reading →

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Legislative bill to presume equal parenting time; bad for children, bad for families

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Ronald Nelson

Divorcing parents who can’t agree on an equal time share for their children would be forced to have equal parenting time – by default – unless a court finds clear evidence that they shouldn’t – under a new bill in … Continue reading →

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Legislative Intern Confidentiality Agreement “Staggeringly Broad”

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Ronald Nelson

Interns in the Kansas Statehouse are required to sign a sweeping confidentiality agreement that employment law attorneys warn could have a chilling effect on their willingness to report harassment or illegal activity. Anything that takes place or is said in … Continue reading →

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IRS Issues Advisory on Real Estate Taxes Paid in 2017

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Ronald Nelson

IR-2017-210, Dec. 27, 2017 WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service advised tax professionals and taxpayers today that pre-paying 2018 state and local real property taxes in 2017 may be tax deductible under certain circumstances. The IRS has received a number … Continue reading →

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138 Support Considerations for Special Needs Families

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Ronald Nelson

138. Presenter – Financial Considerations for Special Needs Children and Families (Johnson County Bar Association-Family Law Section)(November 1, 2017) Seminar Brochure Powerpoint Presentation Materials Financial Considerations for Special Needs Children and Families In re Marriage of Ronen, 29 Kan.App.2d 443 (2001) In … Continue reading →

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10 Things Parents Should Avoid in Divorce

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Ronald Nelson

10 Things Parents Should Avoid In A Divorce By LUKE X. MARTIN • 15 HOURS AGO SHARETwitter Facebook Google+ Email http://kcur.org/post/10-things-parents-should-avoid-divorce  UTD_9-12-2016_DontsofDivorce.mp3 Listen Listening… 0:00 According to the National Center for Health Statistics, there were more than 2.1 million marriages in 2014 and more than 800,000 … Continue reading →

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Twitter Weekly Update 2016–April–30

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Ronald Nelson

Stephanie Clayton ‏@SSCJoCoKs  Apr 30 CCR for SB 449: KDADS Reorganization/prohibiting privitazation of State mental Hospitals passes unanimously on Final Action. #ksleg Stephanie Clayton ‏@SSCJoCoKs  Apr 30 The Reverend Carmichael takes the Well. #ksleg Stephanie Clayton ‏@SSCJoCoKs  Apr 30 Looks like many members of the House … Continue reading →

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Twitter Weekly Update 2016–March–21

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Ronald Nelson

The Associated Press ‏@AP  Apr 20 BREAKING: Australian mother, TV crew caught up in child custody battle are released from Lebanese jail. NCFR ‏@ncfr  Apr 20 Read about Cultural Sea Change & Families in NCFR Report: http://bit.ly/NCFRcurrent  change in marriage, Black parent-child relationships, more … Continue reading →

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Twitter Weekly Update 2016–April–13

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Ronald Nelson

Equality Case Files ‏@EQCF  Apr 11 Fed judge enters final judgment in #PuertoRico marriage case: http://bit.ly/1qKwzUP  Ronald W Nelson, PA ‏@KansasDivorce  Apr 11 #USApppeals10: “Sister-wives” #polygamy case dismissed for lack of case or controversy; lower court ruling vacated http://1.usa.gov/1N4G4HX  Ronald W Nelson, PA ‏@KansasDivorce  Apr 11 … Continue reading →

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