Divorce/Family Law
You need to be prepared for what is to come during a divorce, custody battle, paternity issue, adoption case or child support modification. These are all things that require you to follow a strict set of laws put into place by the state and if you are being faced with any of the above you will need a dedicated family law attorney in Hutchinson, Kansas to help you through with your legal situation.
Your Family Law Attorneys Hutchinson, Kansas
During this challenging time you need a legal team that will represent your best interest before, during, and after your family law dispute arises. Our team will help you navigate through all legal complications that come with it.
How Residency Relates to Divorce in Kansas
Divorce law in Kansas has many rules, especially when it comes to residency. First and foremost, you must be a resident of the State of Kansas for sixty days prior to the filing of a divorce petition. If minor children are involved, the Kansas courts will usually not assume jurisdiction unless the child has lived here for a period of six months prior to the time the action is filed.
Kansas courts have jurisdiction to make a fair division of property no matter how it is acquired or when it was received. In general, most courts attempt to return to each party the property they have received by will or inheritance, or property they brought into the marriage if the property still exists. A premarital agreement may limit or alter the court’s division of property.
How Child Support and Custody are Handled in Kansas
Child support is calculated according to the most recent guidelines adopted by the Kansas Supreme Court. These guidelines take into consideration several factors including:
- Gross income
- Age of the children,
- Cost of health and dental insurance
- Work-related childcare costs
- Long-distance visitation
- Tax exemptions
- Special needs of the children
- Time spent with each parent as well as your
- Overall financial condition
In addition, the court may make an adjustment if one of the parties paying support resides in another state where the cost of living is different or if the spouse paying support has another child that resides with him or her.
In addition, the court may make an adjustment if one of the parties paying support resides in another state where the cost of living is different or if the spouse paying support has another child that resides with him or her.
All child support or maintenance to be paid in Kansas is to be paid through the Kansas Payment Center or (877) 572-5722. The Kansas Payment Center is a state operated service that provides free accounting service for all support paid under the terms of a divorce decree or other order of child support or maintenance.
Custody, on the other hand, is not so straightforward especially if both parties disagree on who should and should not get custody, how much time each parent should have with the child/children etc. This is a very tough time for your family and custody makes things even more complicated. If you and the other party are having trouble agreeing on custody rights, you will need an attorney who is well versed in such situations and can take an honest look at the case and find the best outcome for the child and the family as a whole.
How Our Family Law Attorneys Can Help
Our team is familiar with the complicated intricacies of all family law matters and can help you prepare and present everything needed to make the process as easy as possible so you can focus on healing emotionally.
We provide representation for the following types of domestic relations claims:
- Divorces
- Paternity
- Child Support Increase or Reduction
- Change of Custody
- Wage Withholding Orders for Child
- Support or Maintenance
- Premarital Agreements
- Modification of Parenting Time
- Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act Cases
- Guardianship and Conservatorship
- Child In Need of Care Cases
- Adoptions
For three decades, we’ve provided effective legal representation to clients in Hutchinson, Kansas. Please call today to get started.
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