Twitter Weekly Update 2012-November-18
#KSCourts: Judicial nominations aren’t just contentious in Congress. Kansas debating its system: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/11/15/3919260/judicial-nominees-will-spur-debate.html … RT@johngramlich- Woman who abducted child to India against
#Johnson County Court Order starts parallel case in India http://bit.ly/ZPdsXs #KSCourts: Woman who lost#childcustody case in#Johnson County, KS Court initiates a new action in Indian courts http://bit.ly/ZPdsXs- The ultimate value in a marriage is to bond deeply on many levelsemotionally, intellectually, passionately and spiritually. RT
@MarriageVelcro - Being Alone During the Holidays Can Be Tough For Divorced Parents. Some suggestions: http://huff.to/SAQxcm
@RosalindSedacca - Co-Parenting: How to Raise Children of Divorce http://shar.es/GzoFB via
@splitfilm #Childcustody matters can be especially complicated for#parents deployed by the#military. But help may be on the way. http://bit.ly/T02fxS RT@joanbundylaw#KSCourts: It is doubtful#KSLegislature meant to immunize threats because they cannot be executed until sometime later http://bit.ly/U4ugYb#KSCourts: It is doubtful#KSLegislature meant to immunize threats merely because they are made from afar http://bit.ly/U4ugYb#KSCourts: “Imminent” threat of harm references a broader time period than does a threat of “immediate” harm http://bit.ly/U4ugYb#KSCourts: Threatened “imminent” harm is different than threatened “immediate” harm http://bit.ly/U4ugYb#KSCourts: The trial judge’s ability to hear and view parties’ testimony is a critical element in supporting decision http://bit.ly/U4ugYb#KSCourts: Trial court’s statement that plaintiff “was actually in fear of harm” is a finding of fact. http://bit.ly/U4ugYb#KSCourts: Where trial court’s recitation of findings is unclear, appeals gives deference to findings supporting order http://bit.ly/U4ugYb#KSCourts: Appeals court does not “reweigh” evidence presented to the trial court, but accepts trial court findings. http://bit.ly/U4ugYb#KSCourts: A protection from abuse action may be filed in “any district” in Kansas. Claim of improper venue is baseless http://bit.ly/U4ugYb#KSCourts: Appeal court affirms#PFA Order finding no abuse or basis for claims of error. http://bit.ly/U4ugYb#KSCourts: Appeals court states factors considered in determining if child’s best interests served by name change http://bit.ly/U4spmc#KSCourts: Appeals court distinguishes Stabel v. Meyer, 45 Kan.App.2d 941 (2011) on child’s name change requests.http://bit.ly/U4spmc#KSCourts: Trial court did not abuse its discretion in awarding sole legal custody under findings made by that court. http://bit.ly/U4spmc#KSCourts: The party who challenges a trial court’s decision has the burden to prove an abuse of discretion on appeal. http://bit.ly/U4spmc#KSCourts: The paramount concern for a court in deciding upon a parenting plan is the child’s best interests http://bit.ly/U4spmc#KSCourts: The Kansas Name Change statute is an alternate way to change the name of a child with non-married parents http://bit.ly/U4spmc#KSCourts: Appeals court affirms trial court decisions in high conflict#childcustody case http://bit.ly/U4spmc#KSCourts: Kansas Parentage Act is not exclusive manner for changing the name of a child born outside of a marriage.http://bit.ly/U4spmc#KSCourts: Whether a#childcustody order should be changed rests in the trial court’s sound discretion. http://bit.ly/U4spmc#KSCourts: 2 Unpublished#FamilyLaw Appeals Decisions Issued Today (2012-November-16): http://bit.ly/PHOljc- King County, WA will begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples on December 6 at 12:01 am http://1.usa.gov/SwWW8c
- When the strains of war lead to infidelity: Moving piece by a military wife. http://wapo.st/RXgh5O RT
@SariHorwitz - To seek the highest good is to live well~Saint Augustine
#WVCourts: Each child in an abuse and neglect case is entitled to effective assistance of counsel. http://bit.ly/SwOmqb#WVCourts: Before accepting parents’ voluntary termination of parental rights, court must find proceeding appropriate http://bit.ly/SwOmqb#NHCourts: Workers’ Compensation Lump Sum Award is divisible as marital property in divorce http://bit.ly/SwNGRv#INCourts: Trial court decisions prohibiting move-aways in#childcustody cases are entitled to great deference http://bit.ly/SwMDRI#ARCourts: Consensual lien on homestead arising from divorce held first-in-line over mortgage lien http://1.usa.gov/SwLfyn#10thCircuitUS: Although@SRSKs violated foster parents rights by removing child w/o notice, qualified immunity applies http://1.usa.gov/SwIjBX- Texas Supreme Court Order approving simple divorce forms for couples without children, real estate: http://bit.ly/QieOZi [PDF]
- How being a stepchild shapes perspectives on divorce and remarriage http://huff.to/TQVe3z via
@MovePastDivorce - .
@pincusfamilylaw,@OKFamilyLaw, KS Bar participated in drafting simple, self-represented divorce forms. It makes sense http://bit.ly/mVkm6K - British pilot thwarts wife’s attempt to divorce him from Brazil after she abducted their children http://lnkd.in/ceg-Y2
@Amyfamilylaw - UK Judge warns: Wives who divorce wealthy husbands can’t expect big payouts http://lnkd.in/EeGgYq via
@Amyfamilylaw - We’re breaking up; who gets the dog? http://huff.to/TQUZ8z
- The Divorce Coach: An Underutilized Professional, Who Provides Huge Benefit http://wp.me/pJKOt-h via
@WeberFamilyLaw - Maintaining Your Privacy During Divorce http://meddinlaw.com/2012/11/maintaining-your-privacy-during-divorce/#.UKVpHfUF2uE.twitter … via
@MeddinLaw - Uruguay’s Congress considering law granting same-sex marriage, equal rights to opposite-sex couples http://abcn.ws/PX8lla
#KSCourts Nominating Commission names finalists for Court of Appeals. Gov’s chief counsel, conservative judge not on list. MT@APjdhanna#KSCourts: Nominating Comm’n forwards 3 names to Governor for Court of Appeals position: Schroeder, Obermeier, Watson http://bit.ly/PX6H2V- A couple’s honesty should bring out the best in one another; it should never be used to tear each other down. RT
@RelationshipAid #KSCourts: 25 lawyers and judges apply for second Court of Appeals vacancy: http://bit.ly/W9Cyvw List: http://bit.ly/W9CD2d [PDF]- How do I respond to an allegation of Marital Debt in my wife’s counter petition for divorce?
#communityproperty http://rpx.me/1/ohJi - Does the Non primary care giver need to notify the Primary care giver when the child is going to be taken out of the non primary care giver’s home?
#familylaw http://rpx.me/1/feJi - Updated Page: Kansas Family Law Appeals 2012 http://bit.ly/PHOljc
#KSCourts: Kline ethics case will be heard by Kansas Supreme Court today (9am). http://bit.ly/ZzUEve- Having A Child Will Not Fix A Marriage http://tinyurl.com/bg8t8lg From
@DebbiDickinson via@sincemydivorce #AKCourts: SCt hears appeal over tax policy treating same-sex couples different than straight couples http://bit.ly/ZzOriW via@howappealing- Child custody agreements are made for the children’s best interests, not the parents. http://bit.ly/ZzFPc1 via
@AshleySchepens #PACourts: PA judges sue, claiming mandatory retirement at 70 violates Equal Protection http://bit.ly/UH21LG MT@dimitrakny via@edadams#KSLegislature 2013 Session begins 2 months from today on January 14, 2013. http://bit.ly/h8Sbdl#KSCourts: KS Supreme Court will hear one case on its argument docket tomorrow, November 15 http://bit.ly/S1T6WZ- Patreaus matter raises concerns about email privacy, need for more protective legislation http://n.pr/ZsDcst
- “Divorcing the Narcissist” http://memphisdivorce.com/tennessee-divorce-law/divorcing-narcissist-2/#.UKMSstBSt8M.twitter … from
@Memphis_Divorce - You’ll never have a peaceful marriage until you’re at peace with yourself. MT
@MarriageVelcro: - About 115,000 women lose their private health insurance every year in the wake of divorce http://bit.ly/Um8POh
#KSCourts: Judicial nominating panel interviewing 20 for Kansas Court of Appeals spot: http://tinyurl.com/b7qp66s via@CJOnline#MICourts: SCt will consider survivor benefits for twins conceived after father’s death http://on.freep.com/SJu4tV#ART via@CourtInfo- News: Twitter Weekly Update 2012-November-11 http://bit.ly/T01isG
#MOCourts:#UCCJEA simultaneous action provision comes into play only where no home state, no continuing jurisdiction http://on.mo.gov/Q894kO#MOCourts: Because#IL court previously exercised#UCCJEA jurisdiction, trial court properly dismissed MO action http://on.mo.gov/Q894kO#MOCourts: Children lived with mother in#IL within 6 mo before action filed, therefore IL was ‘home state’ http://on.mo.gov/Q894kO#MOCourts: In MO,#UCCJEA does not deprive court of subject matter jurisdiction, it provides guidance for its exercise. http://on.mo.gov/Q894kO