Monthly Archives: September 2015

Missouri Offers Tax Amnesty Period

Missouri has allowed a tax amnesty for any penalties and interest for taxes accrued before January 1, 2015 as long as the past-due taxes are paid between September 1 and November 30.  The tax amnesty applies to income taxes, use … Continue reading

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Appealing Your Court Decision

In Missouri, you have ten (10) days from when a judgment becomes final in order to file an appeal with an Missouri appellate court. Usually a judgment becomes final within thirty (30) days from when the Judge issues their order. … Continue reading

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DUI without DUI Test

Missouri courts have ruled that a law enforcement officer can charge a driver with a DUI or a DWI without subjecting the driver to field sobriety tests. A field sobriety test is when the law enforcement officer tests the ability … Continue reading

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Corporations Need Court Representation by Attorneys

Corporations Need Court Representation by Attorneys The Kansas Supreme Court has recognized only four (4) categories of individuals who may appear in court: Kansas-licensed Attorneys; and Law School Graduates with a Temporary Permit to Practice Law; and 3. Legal Interns; … Continue reading

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When a Guardian Ad Litem is Needed

Missouri law requires that a Guardian Ad Litem be appointed to represent the children in a family law case when there are allegations of child abuse or child neglect. Without an allegation of abuse or neglect, a Guardian Ad Litem … Continue reading

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Tips for Starting a New Business

Here are a few tips you should know when starting a new business: Make sure you choose the right business structure. An LLC is often not the best structure to choose. If you need help setting up your business and … Continue reading

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Getting Interest on Your Child Support

Kansas requires that back-owed child support must be reduced to a court judgment in order to accrue post-judgment interest. Without being reduced to a judgment, you may not be able to charge interest on child support that is owed to … Continue reading

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No Right to Counsel During a DUI

A Kansas court has ruled that a person does not have the right to ask for counsel when being tested for a DUI. However, after the DUI test, the court has ruled that a person can ask for legal representation. … Continue reading

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Asking for Attorney Fees

Missouri follows the American Rule, which states that each party involved in a lawsuit must pay for their own legal costs unless they are authorized to ask for attorney fees by statute or contract. This rule serves as a reminder … Continue reading

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What To Do If You Are Sued

Here are a few tips that you should follow if you find yourself involved in a lawsuit: Don’t freak out. It is not the end of the world. Read everything. Make sure you read the lawsuit paperwork you are given … Continue reading

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