Weekly Twitter Update 2015–March–1

 · Feb 28

: Same-sex adoption concluded in is binding and must be recognized in

 · Feb 28

: Court did not have jurisdiction to enter divorce where neither spouse was a permanent resident of state

 · Feb 28

: Court properly imputed income where 54-year old father was voluntarily retired/unemployed

 · Feb 28

: Order requiring 7-year-old to fly alone 2X per mo from to did not serve child’s best interests

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 · Feb 28

It continues to snow and streets in downtown Topeka are getting a bit slick.

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 · Feb 28

: Court did not err ordering mother to reimburse father based on her misrepresentations on child support

 · Feb 28

: Where no evidence in the record supported court’s fact findings supporting custody change, order reversed

 · Feb 28

: Trial court erred denying motion to modify without holding an evidentiary hearing

 · Feb 28

: Where both parties asked court to register out-of-state order, it erred in not doing so

 · Feb 28

: Circuit Ct could not grant 3d party custody to GMother vs father, since juvenile ct retained jurisdiction

 · Feb 28

Report from the Civil Justice Council on Online Dispute Resolution () for Civil Claims

 · Feb 27

Adoption by same-sex parent recognized by Alabama appeals court

 · Feb 27

: 11 apply for 11th District () Magistrate position–Interviews March 20, 2015.

 · Feb 27

:Appeals Court awards atty fees for frivolous appeal after parties agreed to same result as appealed #111826

 · Feb 27

: A party cannot complain on appeal to a parenting plan that party agrees is appropriate before appeal filed

 · Feb 27

: A party who voluntarily complies with an objected to judgment cannot complain about it on appeal

 · Feb 27

: Entry of agreed child support worksheet after modification order is filed corrects error in not filing it

 · Feb 27

: Failure to attach a child support worksheet does not deprive court of power to enter modification order

 · Feb 27

: An agreed order modifying a parenting plan does not require that a child support worksheet accompany it

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 · Feb 27

Kentucky marriage and marriage recognition plaintiffs’ brief is in at :

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 · Feb 27

: 1 Kansas Appeals Decision Issued Today (2015-Feb-27): #111826

 · Feb 27

Updated Page: Kansas Family Law Appeals 2015

 · Feb 27

Selling justice or funding democracy: the ABA on Money and Judicial Elections

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 · Feb 26

Also, this bill passes 30-4. Sets up alternative to foster care.

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 · Feb 26

And that’s it people. Turn around. See you Wednesday.

 · Feb 27

: withdrawn from Calendar, referred to State & Federal and State Affairs

 · Feb 26

Lawton R. Nuss: Keep the merit system for selecting justices

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 · Feb 26

“Keep Your Friends Close: A Framework for Addressing Rights to Social Media Contacts | Vanderbilt Law Review” (n. 50)

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 · Feb 26

Senate OKs amendment that would require the governor to disclose Court of Appeals applicants

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 · Feb 26

What a pleasure today to interview & their 7 colleagues abt the art of judging.

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Topeka, KS

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 · Feb 26

Faust-Goudeau railing against CINC system and talking about 5 cases in Wichita. It is a frequent complaint.

Topeka, KS

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 · Feb 26

SB 159 has been amended with SB 148. Long discussion now. Sen. Knox may finally be able to close.

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 · Feb 26

SB148 is the Safe Families act.

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 · Feb 26

Pilcher-cook amendment would add SB 148 to bill.

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 · Feb 26

SB197 passes. On to SB159 concning CINC actions by LEO.

Topeka, KS

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 · Feb 26

Must name appointees both commission and governor.

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 · Feb 26

With King’s support, Hensley’s amendment passes.

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 · Feb 26

Hensley says there’s a double standards in open records and open meetings.

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 · Feb 26

King’s bill 197 would make open records laws apply to Supreme Court nominating commission.

Topeka, KS

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 · Feb 26

SB 197 concerning attorneys and judicial nominating commissions.

 · Feb 26

: A child custody evaluation is important tool, but cannot substitute for judge’s decision on child custody

 · Feb 26

: Parents cannot by agreement divest the court of its duty to protect children in child custody case

 · Feb 26

:Father’s right to privacy not violated by court order allowing Mom to record his phone calls with children

 · Feb 26

:Father’s right to privacy not violated by court order allowing Mom to record his phone calls with children

 · Feb 26

: Ct did not err failing to terminate Husband’s payments to wife of 1/2 pension 14-years post-divorce

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 · Feb 26

Florida Bar restrictions on lawyer ads which cite past results is struck down by federal court

 · Feb 26

“Equality under the law” does not mean parent’s time with their child post-divorce must be equal

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 · Feb 26

adopting SCR 1604, turnaround resolution. We will reconvene Wednesday, March 4th at 11 a.m.

 · Feb 26

MT : seeks to keep prosecutor, judges addresses off government websites

 · Feb 26

Kansas Lawmaker challenges legality of governor’s budget proposal for , asks to AG Opinion

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 · Feb 26

Man who made thousands posting women’s stolen nudes goes after news sites that posted pictures of him

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 · Feb 26

News: Kansas Senate Considers Bills on General Orders

 · Feb 25

How to Resist Letting Others Bring Out the Worst in You via

 · Feb 25

Bill Promoting Psychological Abuse of Children Moves Forward in House

 · Feb 24

A billionaire’s divorce reveals big spending, lavish vacations, cross-country travels

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 · Feb 24

When and what to tell the kids about Mom and Dad divorcing

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 · Feb 24

Reply brief in petition before Supreme Court to stop same-sex marriage licenses

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 · Feb 24

: Limiting School Seclusion and Restraint of Pupils is on General Orders for 2/25/14

 · Feb 24

. will present 12-week Family-to-Family class beginning March 12, 2015

 · Feb 24

International Children’s Law Update on Convention, Habitual residence, enforcement

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 · Feb 24

JOCO Judge Foster tells H Gen Govt Budget that they have cut training for staff and judges.

 · Feb 24

RT : Staff review of Judicial Branch budget shows most docket fees and filings not bringing in projected revenues.

 · Feb 24

RT : Chief Justice Nuss speaking before House Gen. Govt. Budget committee on the Judicial Branch.

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 · Feb 24

Motion to send SB 197 to judicial council fails. Sen. Pilcher cook makes motion to pass favorable. Passes on voice vote.

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 · Feb 24

Sen. Petty makes motion to send bill to judicial council. Sen. Haley seconds and supports move.

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 · Feb 24

Sen. Pettey questions if SB 197 would regulate attorneys? She also has concerns about governor filling vacancy of lawyer member.

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 · Feb 24

SB 197 would force binding action to be taken in open meeting setting. So all votes would be in public.

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 · Feb 24

Senate Judiciary Committee now working SB 197 which makes nominating commissions public bodies. KBA opposes this bill.

 · Feb 24

: Stephanie Bunten named new budget and fiscal officer for judicial branch

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 · Feb 24

Now working SB219 re reporting abuse neglect or exploitation of certain persons.

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 · Feb 24

HB 2109: transfer on death deeds passes favorably on Voice Vote.

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 · Feb 24

Rep. Blaine Finch carrying HB 2109 dealing with transfer on death deeds. The KBA introduced this bill and worked with Rep. Finch.

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 · Feb 24

SB159 passes with one amendment. Concerns CINC cases.

 · Feb 24

Cabinet approves ratification of 1993 Convention on Inter-county

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 · Feb 23

: Claim that husband committed on business valuation in divorce precluded by

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 · Feb 23

Sen. King recommendations to add money to judicial branch passes subcommittee.

Topeka, KS

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 · Feb 23

SB 183 amended. DCF will pay cost for collection rather than deduct from monies due.

Topeka, KS

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 · Feb 23

SB229 – Prohibiting certain advertising by attorney outside KS.

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 · Feb 23

SB 195 had one proponent – DCF. One opponent – Chris Brown.

 · Feb 22

: Supreme Court Clerk Releases District Judicial Nominating Comm’n Election Results:

 · Feb 22

Kansas judge files suit against Kansas claiming bill passed by 2014 is unconstitutional

 · Feb 22

My answer to: Can I do anything to ensure that my child’s father won’t be able to take her?

 · Feb 22

My answer to: Kansas Family Law Divorce

 · Feb 22

MT : By law submits a pass they budget but this year governor made cuts of $22.8M in FY16 & $29M in FY17

 · Feb 21

My answer to: Can I get sole physical and full custody of my 2 boys since I am stay at home father & my wif…

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 · Feb 21

There are no secrets to marriage success. It just takes learning from mistakes & being open change.

 · Feb 21

: Turn-around week. Bills must pass from “first house” Friday Feb 27 …/legislative/legislature-2015/

 · Feb 21

: Monday is the last day before ‘turn-around’ deadline to work bills in ‘first house’ non-exempt committees

 · Feb 21

Federal judge in Alabama won’t order dismissal of petition seeking to halt same sex marriage

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 · Feb 21

Texas AG moves to overturn marriage of lesbian couple

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 · Feb 21

: Issues that are not developed in an appellate brief are abandoned #112027

 · Feb 21

: Court erred dismissing paternity case “with prejudice” for failure to include necessary party #112027

 · Feb 21

: Dismissal for failure to include a necessary party does not result in a decision on the merits #112027

 · Feb 21

: Caseslaw does not say KSA 23-2209(a) may only be used when no presumed father exists #112027

 · Feb 21

: KSA 23-2209(a)(1) clearly does not prevent another than presumed parent from filing paternity case #112027

 · Feb 21

: Plain language of KSA 23-2209(a) does not bar a person bringing action when presumed father exists #112027

 · Feb 21

: Failure to join necessary party in parentage action deprives court of subject matter jurisdiction #112027

 · Feb 21

: When statute is plain and unambiguous, court cannot speculate about legislative intent behind it #112027

 · Feb 21

: Court abuses discretion when it applies an incorrect legal standard while exercising discretion #112027

 · Feb 21

: 1 Kansas Appeals Decisions Issued (2015-Feb-20): #112027

 · Feb 21

Updated Page: Kansas Family Law Appeals 2015