Weekly Twitter Update 2015–March–08

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My answer to: How to get divorced when spouse is awol?

 · Mar 7

My answer to: Can I take my ex husband to court for child support of a 21 year old disabled daughter who ha…

 · Mar 7

My answer to: I have a 12 and 14 year old and my current child support is set at 300 a month. He is suppose…

 · Mar 7

Same-sex marriage is good for business, corporations tell in amicus brief

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 · Mar 6

Bill in would make it easier for unfit parents to refuse needed treatment for sick children – See more at:

 · Mar 6

MT : Plaintiffs seek class action status in federal marriage case – |

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 · Mar 6

‘s Davis asks fed judge to stay marriage case injunction, saying Pltfs have rec’d relief requested (licenses):

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 · Mar 6

Federal Rule Extending Medical Leave to Same-Sex Spouses in All States Goes Into Effect March 27, 2015:

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 · Mar 6

Sam Brownback: Legislatures should Protect Persons from Discrimination by Statute

 · Mar 6

: No Kansas Appeals Decisions Were Issued Today (2015-March-6):

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 · Mar 6

Why is it so hard to see black and blue? One in 6 women are victims of abuse.

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 · Mar 6

The Salvation Army’s powerful new ad on domestic violence puts debate in a new light

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Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals puts Nebraska same-sex marriages on hold

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 · Mar 5

Brief in marriage cases by 379 Employers

 · Mar 5

Facebook, Google, Apple and others urge Supreme Court to back equal marriage

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 · Mar 5

Opponents to SB256: , , , , UCS, , LISC of KC, Criminal Defense Attys.

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: Bill introduced to cut off legislator pay after 90-day legislative session

 · Mar 5

: Kansas Supreme Court refuses stay of trial court funding decision returns case for further proceedings

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 · Mar 5

Sen. Judiciary Committee votes to approve Kathryn Gardener nomination to KS Court of Appeals. Voice vote and I didn’t hear a “no.”

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 · Mar 5

Ala. House committee OKs bill targeting same-sex marriage. via

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 · Mar 5

Probate Dept will have Guardianship and Conservatorship Workshops at no cost. First one: Sat., Apr 25 at 9:00 AM at 920 W Spruce, Olathe.

 · Mar 5

Supreme Court sets date for arguments in same-sex marriage cases: April 28, 2015

 · Mar 4

Law school clinic director, ex-Bar Assn president say they applied for Court of Appeals position.

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 · Mar 4

Kansas Chamber opposes governor’s income tax proposals.

 · Mar 5

MT : Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on Gov. Brownback’s Court of Appeals nominee today

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 · Mar 4

Eagle exclusive: Brownback passed over prominent attorney & KU law professor for Court of Appeals post.

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 · Mar 4

Lawmakers privately express concern that more qualified applicants were passed over in favor of nominee

 · Mar 4

Minnesota lawmakers propose ‘Radical reform’ to allow couples to divorce outside court

 · Mar 4

New York Judge orders Skype Visits as Condition of Allowing Mother’s Move to Florida

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 · Mar 4

Surprise! Sen Ways and Means pushing Judicial budget off for final consideration at omnibus (end of session budget deliberations).

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 · Mar 4

Brownback’s ’05 comments on Bush court nominee come back to bite him with his own nominee 10 years later

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 · Mar 4

In the first rule is to try & remain calm, even when decisive action is called for.

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 · Mar 4

Brownback administration wants to make welfare reform policies law. Policies have drastically cut welfare rolls last couple of years.

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 · Mar 4

Report: David Koch to sign amicus brief supporting gay marriage | Photo: Getty

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 · Mar 4

“Japan: Update Discriminatory Civil Code,” read the article here about two controversial provisions in civil code:

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 · Mar 4

Gay Marriages Near Halt in Alabama After State Court Ruling

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 · Mar 4

King quoting then-Sen. Brownback’s comments on failed Bush Harriet Myers SCOTUS nomination

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 · Mar 4

Sen. Smith asks about conduct of a judge. References Marbury v. Madison. Asks about whether Marshall should have recused himself?

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Topeka, KS

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 · Mar 4

SB159 [Engross] Enacting the safe families act; power of attorney for care and custody of a child; also requiring…

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Topeka, KS

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 · Mar 4

SB51 [Engross] Relating to court fees and costs; judicial branch surcharge fund.

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 · Mar 4

Update: Senator says Brownback appeals court pick lacks paper trail

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 · Mar 4

Here are the rules: confuse us with SCOTUS, no problem, it happens; confuse us and say something nasty, strap in

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 · Mar 4

Justice Breyer asked a question. Counsel responds “Who are you?” Justice Breyer assures him that he is, in fact, a Supreme Court Justice.

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 · Mar 4

AP’s Nicholas Clayton reviewed nearly 900 pages of documents submitted to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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 · Mar 4

Brownback appeals court nominee lectured, studied with conservative law group, Alliance Defending Freedom.

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 · Mar 4

News: Weekly Twitter Update 2015–February–15

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 · Mar 4

Alabama Supreme Court stops same-sex marriage in state

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 · Mar 4

In 10th Circuit Appeal in Same-Sex Marriage Case, Kansas AG argues federal judge lacked jurisdiction

 · Mar 4

: Committee will consider Court of Appeals nominee in hearings

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 · Mar 4

New Company Takes Over Enforcement () Calls After Frustration, Poor Service, Long Wait Times

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 · Mar 3

10 Questions Some Doctors Are Afraid to Ask; Take The ACE Quiz — And Learn What It Does And Doesn’t Mean

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 · Mar 3

: Supreme Court Issues Emergency Order of Mandamus Ordering Halt to Same-Sex Marriages in Alabama

 · Mar 3

Alabama Supreme Court orders a halt to same-sex marriages contradicting federal court’s order

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 · Mar 3

RT : Senate VP King promises hearings for Court of Appeals nominee will be grueling

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 · Mar 3

Kansas Supreme Court deciding whether to take school finance appeal

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 · Mar 3

Updated Page: Frequently Asked Questions

 · Mar 3

News: Do I have to already be physically separated from my spouse to file for divorce?

 · Mar 3

My answer to: My husband and I are unofficially separated and now live in different states, what are my leg…

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 · Mar 3

seeks 8th Circuit stay pending appeal in marriage case

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 · Mar 2

. looks at the major legislation that did and didn’t pass in the first half of the 2015 session.

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 · Mar 3

Updated Page: Ronald W. Nelson’s complete curriculum vitae

 · Mar 3

: Supreme Court posts docket for April 2015: Traveling Docket at Fort Hays State:

 · Mar 3

: traveling docket for April 13, 2015 will be at Fort Hays State ():

 · Mar 3

Double Trouble: Two Bad Habits That Kill Relationships

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 · Mar 3

Updated Page: Kansas Family Law Decisions

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 · Mar 2

New poll shows 76% of Kansans oppose Brownback’s plan to change merit selection system.

: will conduct hearing on appointment of Kathryn Gardner , Wednesday, 3/4/2015 @ 10:30am

 · Mar 2

Federal Court Memorandum striking down Nebraska ban on marriage by same-sex couples:

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 · Mar 2

In a marriage crisis, you can either let it define you, let it destroy you or you can let it strengthen you-your call.

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 · Mar 2

UK Family Judge disallows woman’s move from London to HongKong with 2-year-old after she claims Skyping sufficient

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 · Mar 1

lawyer Gene Balloun marks his 1,000th putting fees into scholarship fund: ‘He has changed the world’