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How to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce

September 9, 2020

Divorce can be incredibly difficult for the children of a divorcing couple. Depending on their ages, they may have no idea what is happening, or they may misinterpret events within their household as they unfold. Depending on the reason for the divorce, the children’s parents may act out of character, arguments may happen, and the parents the children have known and loved may seem to hate each other. This creates a tense environment for everyone, and children can process divorce in very negative ways without appropriate intervention. If you are planning to end your marriage in the near future and

Divorce Mediation Can Save You Time, Money and Stress

August 12, 2020

Divorce is often a difficult and messy legal issue, but there are alternatives to the usual litigation process for handling a divorce in the Topeka area. If you would rather avoid a lengthy court battle and the associated expenses and are open to the idea of cooperative negotiation instead of litigation, then divorce mediation in Topeka may be the solution for you. Divorce mediation allows a divorcing couple to handle all of their divorce negotiations in a private, low-pressure setting. If you are unsure about the best way to handle your impending divorce, it’s important to consider the potential value

10 Questions to Ask a Topeka Family Law Attorney Before Accepting Representation

July 17, 2020

Hiring a family law attorney is a major decision that requires careful consideration. You can probably find dozens of lawyers in the Topeka, KS area that practice the type of legal representation you need, but it’s vital to take your time and to ask the right questions if you want to find the best attorney for your situation. The following list of questions are essential to ask of any potential attorney. When you meet with a divorce attorney in Topeka, Kansas for the first time for a case evaluation or consultation, the attorney will want to get as much information

Can I spend child support money on entertainment?

June 10, 2020

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in support on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. The short answer to the above question is yes, you can spend child support money on your children’s entertainment. In fact, as FindLaw explains, you can spend the child support money you receive from your former spouse virtually any way you want to as long as it benefits your children and you first provide for their basic needs. The court assumes that you are a financially responsible adult who knows better than anyone else what your kids need and want. Consequently, it will not monitor your spending habits. Nor will it

What should you do with your family business when you divorce?

June 9, 2020

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in property division on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. If your family business constitutes one of the major marital assets you and your spouse own, dividing it fairly and equitably between you could prove one of the major challenges of your divorce. Per Forbes, you generally have three choices as follows: Sell your business and divide the proceeds equitably between you One of you buy out the equitable share of the other Continue to jointly own and operate it after your divorce 1. Sale Selling your business may be a good option if neither of you desires to continue

What is a fair and equitable property settlement?

May 16, 2020

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in property division on Saturday, May 16, 2020. If you and your spouse face divorce, you need to know that Missouri is an equitable distribution state. This means that when the two of you go about dividing up your marital property, you must divide it in a fair and equitable manner. FindLaw explains that fair and equitable, however, does not mean that you must divide your marital property precisely 50/50. Because of your particular circumstances, one of you may require more marital property than the other. Fair and equitable considerations Keep in

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