Weekly Twitter Update 2015–February–8

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 · Feb 7

Plaintiffs’ oppn to “recognition” defendants’ motion to dismiss in marriage case

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 · Feb 7

Feds claim Massachusetts discriminated against developmentally disabled mom when it took away 2-day old infant

 · Feb 7

Alabama probate judges refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples could face sanctions

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 · Feb 7

My answer to: Can someone please help me out? Kansas divorce please read

 · Feb 7

Idaho fight to keep its unconstitutional ban on same sex marriage could cost state another $300,000

 · Feb 7

Slovakia sets for date for referendum on marriage, adoptions by same sex couples

 · Feb 6

: Fed/State Affairs schedules informational briefing on “marriage” Thursday, February 12

 · Feb 6

: F&S Affairs scheduled 2-days of “informational” hearings next week on “marriage.”

 · Feb 6

Alabama counties will issue same-sex marriage licenses; 3 judges will not perform weddings citing religious beliefs

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 · Feb 6

Accused Killer’s Family Gets Custody Of His And Ex-Girlfriend’s Children After Case Filed in Wrong State Under UCCJEA

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 Ronald W Nelson, PA retweeted
 · Feb 6

Lawmakers agree this AM to limit bill bundles to 5, some committees exempt

 · Feb 6

: No Kansas related appeals decisions were issued today (2015-Feb-6):

 Ronald W Nelson, PA retweeted
 · Feb 5

Now hearing HB 2160 relating to notice for business records of non parties. Ron Nelson testifying in support. KBA supports.

 Ronald W Nelson, PA retweeted
 · Feb 5

House Judiciary committee opens with bill introductions. Rep. Hutchins introduces bill concerning retention if appellate judges.

 · Feb 6

News: Weekly Twitter Update 2015–Feb-1

 · Feb 5

Federal Court Agrees to Review Caps on Egg Donor Fees:

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 · Feb 5

. argues against allowing Westboro full participation in Kansas same-sex marriage case/appeals

 · Feb 5

: Judiciary hears testimony today on , Third-Party Business Records Subpoena

 · Feb 4

: A trial court may not impose such sanctions on the basis of a suspicion, a feeling, or a belief.

 · Feb 4

: Court will not set aside an MSA to allow party to pursue discovery the party should have done pre-signing

 · Feb 4

: Divorcing party is not relieved from consequences of lack of diligence in discovering relevant facts

 · Feb 4

: Divorce agreement and marital settlement agreements are contracts, subject to contract standards

 · Feb 4

: “Dogged determination” to prove concealment of assets does not satisfy burden required to show concealment

 · Feb 4

: Res judicata precludes not only issues actually decided, but those that could have been decided if raised

 · Feb 4

: Agreed divorce judgment will not be set aside because a party decided it was a bad agreement

 · Feb 4

: Divorce judgments are final in the same way as any other judgment; cannot be easily changed or overturned

 · Feb 4

: Although motion amendment OOT is allowed to cure pleading defects, it is not allowed to add new claims

 · Feb 4

: Although ‘free and liberal’ amendment of pleadings is allowed, the right is not automatic or unlimited

 · Feb 4

: Court remands case illustrating difficulty extricating oneself from marital settlement later viewed poorly

 · Feb 4

: Failure to give required notice of hearing does not satisfy due process requirements

 · Feb 4

: Party entitled to notice of final divorce hearing though incarcerated, where voluntary appearance filed

 · Feb 4

: Divorce vacated, remanded when husband voluntarily entered appearance, but not given notice of hearing

 · Feb 4

: Trial court determines what parenting plan is in child’s best interests even when material change exists

 · Feb 4

: Even if trial court finds material change exists, it need not change parenting plan or switch residency

 Ronald W Nelson, PA retweeted
 · Feb 4

Sen. King wants to go to conference committee and discuss with House what bundling limit should be. He’s not opposed to limits.

 Ronald W Nelson, PA retweeted
 · Feb 4

King amendment passes 30-10. Bundling limit stripped out of joint rules bill, at least for now.

 Ronald W Nelson, PA retweeted
 · Feb 4

The KBA, KSAJ, KADC and district judges all support HB 2160. Office of Judicial Administration will testify in support as well.

 Ronald W Nelson, PA retweeted
 · Feb 4

Housr judiciary hearing HB 2160 today which allows the judicial branch to transfer funds from efiling to docket fee fund for operations.

 · Feb 4

My answer to: If u file taxes together as married but arent marriEd does that make you common law married

 · Feb 4

well on its way to passage by state legislatures: Introduction dates via

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 · Feb 4

: Amendments to Rule 709, Admission to Practice Upon Written Examination

 · Feb 4

: Updated application fees for Kansas Attorney Admissions

 · Feb 4

: New Kansas Court Rule 709A: Admission to the Bar by Uniform Bar Examination Score

 · Feb 4

Alabama seeks same-sex marriage delay from SCOTUS

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 · Feb 3

refuses to block decision finding Alabama ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional

 · Feb 3

: Judicial Council testimony supporting passage of presented to Judiciary

 Ronald W Nelson, PA retweeted
 · Feb 3

Larry Zimmerman testifies in support. Says ACH fees are becoming mandatory with efiling and proper to itemize them as cost.

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 · Feb 3

HB 2111 dealing with civil procedure and efiling. KBA supports this bill.

Topeka, KS

 Ronald W Nelson, PA retweeted
 · Feb 3

SB105 brings KS into compliance w/2008 Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA).

Topeka, KS

 Ronald W Nelson, PA retweeted
 · Feb 3

Compliance w/UIFSA necessary as condition of Preventing Sex Trafficking & Strengthening Families Act signed by POTUS in 2014.

 Ronald W Nelson, PA retweeted
 · Feb 3

SB 105 dealing with the uniform interstate family support act. Ron Nelson testifying for KS judicial council. KBA supports bill.