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How Does a Divorce Impact My Estate Plan in Topeka?
Going through a divorce is one of the most complicated experiences of a person’s life. A divorce has a significant impact on several aspects of your life, including your day-to-day home life, your finances, and your emotional health. This can feel overwhelming to deal with, even with a Topeka divorce lawyer helping you. However, there are other things your divorce impacts that you may not initially address. This includes any estate plan you set in place. There are several benefits to creating a comprehensive estate plan, but these benefits are only useful if the estate plan remains enforceable and is
When Can I Modify Family Court Orders?
Family court orders are often part of a divorce or separation case, and they are legally binding for all parties involved. Divorce court orders generally include the division of a couple’s marital property, awarding spousal support, deciding child custody, and calculating child support. Parents or ex-spouses must follow these court orders, but Kansas courts recognize that a family’s life can change. Some of these initial court orders may need to be modified to fit a family’s needs. Both parties can work together, and if they agree on a modification, they can submit the changes for court approval. If parties do
When Are Marital Agreements Useful in Topeka?
Marital agreements are commonly thought of as legal tools for extremely wealthy couples to safeguard wealth and list out inheritance rights. However, marital agreements can also be useful for any couple who wants to protect their assets, determine financial stability, and divide property more efficiently. Though they aren’t necessary for every engaged or married couple, there are several circumstances that may make a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement the right choice for your marriage. What Is a Marital Agreement? A marital agreement includes prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. The main difference between pre-and post-nuptial agreements is that a prenuptial agreement is made
Understanding Kansas Protective Orders
Protective orders provide some legal protection for those suffering from domestic violence. There are also protective orders for victims of sexual assault and stalking. Once a protective order has been filed against someone, they can face criminal charges if they violate it. Who Can File for A Protection from Abuse Order? A Protection from Abuse (PFA) order is a protective order for those suffering abuse from partners or those who live in their household. The party filing the order must have one of the following relationships or living arrangements with the person they are filing against: A current or past
Do I Need an Attorney for an Uncontested Divorce?
Couples who can get an uncontested divorce can often save themselves time, money, and stress. An uncontested divorce allows you to avoid court dates and the lengthy process of litigation. You can also keep your divorce more private. Getting an attorney for an uncontested divorce is not required. However, legal advice and counsel can significantly improve the process. A Topeka divorce attorney can help you negotiate aspects of the divorce agreement and ensure that your rights and interests are protected. They can also help you avoid legal pitfalls or issues that a judge may have with the agreement. Understanding Uncontested
The Importance of Estate Planning in Topeka
An estate plan not only provides a plan for your assets but also benefits you greatly at the end of your life and your loved ones after your death. You can save your family members and loved ones a lot of time, stress, and money simply by having a legally enforceable and effective estate plan. Basics of an Estate Plan The main aspects of an estate plan are: A living will A trust Durable power of attorney Medical power of attorney These documents provide for end-of-life decisions if you become incapacitated and protect your family from the probate process. They