August 6, 2010
I am starting a new series and each week I plan to give you a Divorce Tip. While they will not be legal in nature, they will be more from a practical stance.
STOP.THINK.LISTEN
Stop talking to everyone and what happened during their divorce. Yes, each divorce goes through the same legal steps, but each divorce is [...]
July 22, 2010
Think you are the only couple doing this? Trust me, you’re not. In fact, this has become so common, that Primetime recently highlighted this issue in a story.
Why are divorcing couples still living together? The main factor is money. Either they can’t sell their house and/or they can’t afford to live in two separate homes. [...]
November 16, 2009
It seems crazy that the holidays are just around the corner, especially since the weather has been so warm. However, as you all know, Thanksgiving is just a week away. This article will be focused towards adults – how to deal with the changing dynamic of your family as your family has changed significantly, from [...]
November 4, 2009
Before I even attempt to answer this question, I want to caution all readers that this issue is a very fact and case specific issue. While I will answer this question in general, it may not necessarily apply in your case.
Just in case some of you are not techno-savvy: Text messages are messages sent from [...]
October 9, 2009
This post will make more sense if I give you a scenario as to how this situation may arise:
Husband and Wife are married, and file joint taxes during their marriage. Husband and Wife divorce. At the time of the divorce, Husband had a tax liability owed of $1,000.00. During the divorce negotiations, Husband agrees to [...]
September 22, 2009
My last post focused on settling your divorce through a settlement agreement, however, I recognize there are times when settling is not advantageous or sometimes, possible. While I still believe the best way to amicably end your divorce is through settlement, having a divorce trial may be necessary under the following circumstances:
You are [...]
September 18, 2009
Most divorces, especially those in Johnson County, are settled through means other than a trial in front of a Judge. I believe this is the best solution for all parties involved. It is a more cost effective way to resolve the issues and hopefully a more peaceful and amicable solution. It is often hard for [...]
September 16, 2009
I have mentioned this in previous articles, however, I find it important enough to mention it again. Divorce can be and often times is more traumatic on a person that death. Due to this, it is very common for clients to feel depressed during this tumultuous time in their life. Often, clients are feeling and [...]
September 10, 2009
Divorce is not only an emotionally and personally devastating event, it can be extremely detrimental to your work performance. It is imperative for you to keep your job during this time as divorce is also a financially difficult period. I recently came across an article discussing several tips on how to keep the impact of [...]
July 27, 2009
Here is an interesting article about a case in Iowa. The case is relevant simply because Iowa is a no-fault divorce state like Kansas. I believe the court would have upheld the agreement and made the terms binding on the parties if they were in the form a postnuptial agreement, not this post-affair agreement. Your [...]
