The withholding of child support is one of the reasons many Kansas children are growing up in poverty. That’s why the Federal and Kansas governments have systems in place to enforce the child support court order, and assist you with collecting the amount...

Every state has parental responsibility laws that hold parents responsible for certain actions taken by their minor children, but in this article we’ll discuss specifically what laws apply to parents in Kansas. These actions apply to property damage, personal injuries...

When couples with children separate or divorce in Kansas, the decision has to be made concerning what level of custody each parent receives. Decisions made mutually between the parents are usually honored by the courts, but if there isn’t a consensus the courts must...

If you’ve incurred sizable student debt or are planning to take on student loans in the future, you might be wondering how this will affect your current or future spouse. You also might be married to or are thinking of marrying a spouse with substantial student loan...

If you’ve ever signed a contract, you’ve probably wondered whether you should get an attorney involved to review the agreement to make sure you’re being treated fairly and all your interests are looked after. Often we’re told that a contract is “standard” or given a...

Medical Power of Attorney is a legal designation given to a person of your choosing allowing that person (known in Kansas as a “healthcare agent”) to make healthcare decisions for you in the event you become unable to make those decisions yourself. This is a very...

Landowners across Kansas are often contacted with proposals from the oil and gas industry regarding the use of their land for drilling wells. It’s at a time like this when you need to have patience, because if you rush into an oil and gas agreement without having all...

It’s a difficult spot to be in - the police have requested an interview with you relating to a crime or are actively questioning you about an event you’ve witnessed or could possibly be a suspect for. You may feel the urge to unburden yourself and give statements to...

Prenuptial agreements can be a tricky subject to tackle before entering a marriage, but they can also make sure both parties have their interests looked after in the event of a divorce. As no two marriages are the same, each situation pertaining to a prenup should be...

If you’re struggling with debt, you’re probably wondering if declaring bankruptcy would help or hinder your situation. Bankruptcy may be the best answer to your tough financial situation. Are you experiencing any of the following? Frequent calls from debt collectors...