Category Archives: Marriage

Can I get a divorce in the State where I was married even though I no longer live there?

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Ronald Nelson

The state in which you married does not have the power to grant a divorce merely by the fact that you were married there. Generally, you must have your “domicile” in the state in which you file for divorce and … Continue reading →

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Does Kansas recognize common law marriage?

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Ronald Nelson

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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Making Divorce Better for Children

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Ronald Nelson

By STEVE KRASKE AND DANIE ALEXANDER Credit www.SteadyHealth.com “click” photo for audio-link at www.kcur.org Even with rates falling, divorce is still a common occurrence in the United States, yet have we gotten any better at putting ourselves, and our children, through the process? … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Common Law Marriage

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Ronald Nelson

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania officials recently made a shocking discovery: hundreds of weddings performed by a district judge between 1975 and 1989 were never registered. No one knows what happened to the marriage licenses that the couples – and judge – … Continue reading →

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