November 23, 2009
Let’s not focus on the actual term, let’s focus on you and your spouse. While the common term is “uncontested”, some may call it amicable, no-fault, quick, fast, easy, etc. It is easier to answer this question if we focus on what is going on between you and your spouse in order to determine if [...]
May 27, 2009
An article was posted recently in the Salina Journal regarding the issues that courts are presented when parties try to represent themselves in court. In an effort to assist the pro-se litigant, Kansas courts are making forms more accesible to the public, and are working on a pilot program allowing attorney’s to assist clients in [...]
April 2, 2009
If you are involved in a divorce or seeking a divorce, one major factor in any case is the cost. There are some costs you can’t control, however, there are many that you can. A divorce involves many important decisions such as child custody, child support, division of property, etc. It is important to stay [...]
March 15, 2009
I recently posted an article discussing the affordabilty of a divorce. The financial advisor suggested that you can afford to get divorced when your living situation has become so uncomfortable it is taking a toll on you, your spouse and your family. I understand what you are thinking, easy for her to say. However, a [...]
January 30, 2009
One of the main reasons people choose an uncontested divorce in because the process is easier and much more affordable than a traditional, contested divorce. Please review my previous post to determine if an uncontested divorce is right for you. Ok, so you have passed the test, so how do I proceed with the process?
Uncontested [...]
January 21, 2009
Kansas Waiting Period
In Kansas, there is a minimum 60-day waiting period from the time you file the Petition until the Court will grant a final divorce. However, most divorces take longer than the 60-day time frame, and generally take from six months to over one year. Of course, the time frame greatly differs on the [...]
January 6, 2009
The uncontested divorce process in Kansas in a nutshell is a six step process. Below is a simplified version of the process, however, it gives you a good idea of the time and work involved for a divorce and the terms with respect to the divorce. Please refer to later posts for more [...]
January 6, 2009
Some may think this term is an oxymoron; however, it is a more efficient, affordable and peaceful way to dissolve a marriage. What is it? It is a divorce where both spouses agree on all aspects of custody, visitation, support, property settlement, payment of debts, attorney’s fees and any other related matters in [...]
