Author Archives: Ronald Nelson

Twitter Weekly Update 2013–January–13

#KSLegislature: #HB2008 Prefiled for Introduction: Amending Statute of Lmt for sexually violent offenses victim <18 http://bit.ly/ZHvZCd  #WYCourts: Trial court inappropriately assumed ongoing #UCCJEAjurisdiction under Child Protection Statutes http://bit.ly/VSc9Wc  #MECourts: Protection from Harrassment Orders standing alone does not prevent compliance with divorce property division  http://bit.ly/VSb7d1  #KSCourts: … Continue reading

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Twitter Weekly Update 2013–January–06

On @Avvo: In Kansas, is it possible for a step parent to get any visitation with a stepchild? #familylaw http://rpx.me/1/StYj  Updated Page: Frequently Asked Questions http://bit.ly/LC4Zza  News: Does Kansas recognize common law marriage? http://bit.ly/UqQYqS  On @Avvo: Is there common law marriage in the State … Continue reading

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Does Kansas recognize common law marriage?

Yes. Kansas recognizes common law marriage. A “common law marriage” is a marriage entered into between two people under “common law” rules. Not all states allow people to become married at “common law” in that state. But every state recognizes … Continue reading

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Twitter Weekly Update 2012–December–30

A lifeline for parents concerned about a child’s mental health:http://ow.ly/grcgS  RT@NAMICommunicate Why you need to let the idea of leaving sink in before deciding to divorce http://huff.to/Rj0aQT  RT@HuffPostDivorce Expiration of Temporary Unlimited Coverage for Noninterest-Bearing Transaction Accounts, including #IOLTA Accounts http://1.usa.gov/Vjq6K5  A Rush to Split Up … Continue reading

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How can I protect myself from my spouse’s debts while staying married?

You should contact a local financial counselor and/or family lawyer about your options. But you should also know that under Kansas law, being married does not make either spouse directly responsible for the debts or other obligations of the other … Continue reading

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Twitter Weekly Update 2012–December–23

Constitutionality of Same-Sex Marriage Could Change Adoption Eligibility says @ABAFamily panelist @OKFamilyLaw http://bit.ly/UVx9YF RT@ABANews .@StateDept Committee on Private International Law will discuss recognition/enforcement of foreign civil protection orders http://1.usa.gov/VUYgTb  Leavenworth Bar gave the annual Smiling Bull Award to KS Chief Justice Lawton Nuss RT @toddgthompson via @KansasBarLeg pic.twitter.com/vY0vCHCf #KSCourts: No #Kansas #FamilyLaw-Related Appeals … Continue reading

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Twitter Weekly Update 2012–December–16

Financial Strategies for Divorcing A #Narcissist http://onforb.es/QTPyrz  via@abuse_journals #mentalhealth #SCOTUS sets briefing schedule for #DOMA Same-Sex Marriage Case (but not #Prop8 yet): http://bit.ly/12fq1we  Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending~Maria Robinson RT@Divorce_Care #Quotes #mentalhealth Thoughts from @WesCrenshawPhD on talking to kids about … Continue reading

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Will the court approve the child support agreement I made with my ex?

Just because you have an “agreement” about child support with your child’s other parent doesn’t mean the court will, or must, accept it. Child support in Kansas (and throughout the United States) is governed by mandatory child support guidelines. Those … Continue reading

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Twitter Weekly Update 2012–December–09

“It takes less time to do a right thing than to explain why you did it wrong”~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow RT @vilaw Adversarial divorce leads to deterioration of self-esteem and loss of the ability to learn or become close to another person. … Continue reading

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Twitter Weekly Update 2012–December-02

Keeping holiday joyous in divided family. http://ow.ly/fLaws  RT@divorcestlouis Do you have a loved one who passed away this year? Share a photo & story about that person’s life: http://nyti.ms/VjWq3U  RT‏@nytimes #DSM5 will remove multi-axial system used in #DSM4 combining Axes I, II, III with separate notations for … Continue reading

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