Twitter Weekly Update 2014–August–17

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 · Aug 16

: “Stalking” cannot exist if claimed encounter is “by chance” or was for a “legitimate purpose”

 · Aug 16

: Adult abuse act is not intended as a solution for minor arguments between adults

 · Aug 16

: Chance encounter by parent with child’s teacher not sufficient basis for teacher to obtain protection ordr

 · Aug 16

: Order that reserves for later decision “other issues not addressed” is not final for appeal purposes

 · Aug 15

Gov. says Caleb Stegall isn’t a shoo-in for the KS Supreme Court. MT

 · Aug 15

Brownback: Stegall no shoo-in for Supreme Court MT

 · Aug 15

Breaking: Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts Says SCOTUS Will Decide Virginia Stay Request

 · Aug 15

Man who owes $250K in past due (at $563 per month) arrested at exclusive California country club

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 · Aug 15

Michigan lawmakers tackling child custody rights of active duty servicemembers

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 · Aug 15

: Court did not err dividing property existing @ valuation date, though no longer existed @ trial #109430

 · Aug 15

: Trial court did err selecting valuation date based on evidence presented at trial #109430

 · Aug 15

: Trial court selection of “valuation date” is subject to abuse of discretion standar #109430

 · Aug 15

: Failure to object to erroneous admission of evidence at trial, bars appeal consideration #109430

 · Aug 15

: Court did not err by taking decision under advisement instead of ruling from the bench #109430

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 · Aug 15

4th Cir. clarifies gay couples can wed in Virginia starting next Thursday, unless steps in, by

 · Aug 15

: Trial court was free to set spousal support beginning date at anytime after divorce petition filed #109430

 · Aug 15

: Court did not err by entering a judgment for unpaid temporary spousal support previously ordered #109430

 · Aug 15

: Appeals court will not guess at why appellant believes there to be error #109430

 · Aug 15

: Issues not raised to the trial court cannot first be raised to appeals court #109430

 · Aug 15

: Trial court is not “required” to change maintenance amount upon change of parties’ incomes #109430

 · Aug 15

: Calculation of income for spousal support is highly fact specific for trial court determination #109430

 · Aug 15

: Kansas statutes do not mandate using parties gross vs net vs taxable income for maintenance #109430

 · Aug 15

: Appeals court is not a fact-finder and does not enter new discretionary orders from trial court #109430

 · Aug 15

: Appellant has the burden to show abuse of discretion #109430

 · Aug 15

: If reasonable persons could differ about spousal support award, it is not an abuse of discretion #109430

 · Aug 15

: Appeals court reviews trial court award of spousal support for abuse of discretion only #109430

 · Aug 15

: Kansas courts havce discretion to award spousal support and determine amount and duration #109430

 · Aug 15

: A married person asking for spousal support does not need to live with spouse to obtain it #109430

 · Aug 15

: A party has no obligation to return to marital home before asking for spousal support #109430

 · Aug 15

: Appeals court does not presume procedural due process violations #109430

 · Aug 15

: Appellant has the burden to show error, it is not presumed #109430

 · Aug 15

: Court erred ordering post judgment interest delay on , must be effective immediately #110498

 · Aug 15

: Where ct misinterpreted law allowing sanction for non-disclosure, remanded to exercise discretion #110498

 · Aug 15

: KS guidelines sanction for income non-disclosure does not conflict with statutes #110498

 · Aug 15

: KS guidelines requirement of disclosure valid, no action necessary #110498

 · Aug 15

: Parents have an obligation of informing each other of material income changes even if not in order #110498

 · Aug 15

: Court may sanction parent for failure to disclose material income change even if not willful #110498

 · Aug 15

: Trial court has discretion to sanction parent for failing to disclose material income change #110498

 · Aug 15

: KSA23-3005(b) does not prohibit court sanctions for parent failing to disclose material income chg #110498

 · Aug 15

: Interpretation of KS guidelines is a legal issue subject to unlimited review #110498

 · Aug 15

: 2 Kansas Appeals decisions issued today (2014-Aug-14)-1 published #109430 #110498

 · Aug 15

: Court lacked personal jurisdiction to enter against non-resident for abuse occuring in another state

 · Aug 15

: Court of Appeals Judge Steve Leben named 2014 William Rehnquist Award Winner

 · Aug 14

: Transgender man entitled to pursue divorce notwithstanding Arizona ban on same-sex marriage ban

 · Aug 14

Arizona appeals courts says Transgender man can keep pursuing divorce

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 · Aug 13

“Selfish agendas have no place in a relationship built on love.” ~

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 · Aug 13

Gay marriage in Virginia may begin on August 20:

 · Aug 13

: Same-sex partner with no biological or legal ties to child may be a “psychological parent.”

 · Aug 13

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 · Aug 13

Virginia same-sex marriages could start next week after appeals court denies stay RT

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 · Aug 13

: Two Michigan Supreme Court justices raise $500K for their individual campaigns

 · Aug 12

Southern Baptist Convention encourages its members to marry younger

 · Aug 12

: No err in re-opening trial evidence to determine custody after parents filed PFAs against each other

 · Aug 12

: Although both parents obligated for , parent with larger income has a larger obligation

 · Aug 12

: Trial court cannot grant deviation when neither party requests its consideration

 · Aug 12

: Trial court has power to impute income for at a level commensurate with earning potential

 · Aug 12

: Appeals court upholds modification of and award of $25K attorneys’ fees

 · Aug 12

: Four apply to fill judge vacancy in 4th district

 · Aug 12

Some global parenting styles might make American parents cringe, but others sure could use a close study

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 · Aug 12

Recent Court Cases Highlight the Difficult Questions Related to Medically Assisted Procreation in France

 · Aug 11

With no fanfare, less legal analysis, no analysis reasoned analysis judge upholds Tennessee ban on same-sex marriage

 · Aug 11

State court judge finds ban on same-sex marriage okay, breaking string of cases finding constitutional violation

 · Aug 11

Unpaid child support in at an unacceptable figure of $2.2 billion

 · Aug 11

: Statute requiring service of appeal notice to ‘party’ requires service on attorney of ‘party’

 · Aug 11

: Facial adequacy of allegations of abuse divest trial court of discretion to summarily deny application

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 · Aug 11

For information on tax provisions under the Affordable Care Act, visit the IRS website

 · Aug 10

Kansas man convicted in Nebraska of disturbing the peace for sending angry texts to his ex-girlfriend in Nebraska

 · Aug 10

Before marrying, ask the money questions

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