Tag Archives: Kansas

Former Wichita Lawyer Sentenced for Embezzlement

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Camron Hoorfar

69-year-old lawyer Christopher O’Brien of Wichita, Kansas, pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement from a bankruptcy estate. The former lawyer in Wichita was sentenced to 36 months in custody for embezzling from clients, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said. O’Brien … Continue reading →

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Losing What You Were Awarded in a Divorce in Kansas

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Camron Hoorfar

Kansas law states that a person must execute on a judgment within seven (7) years of the entry of the divorce decree.  In a recent Kansas court case, Janice Larimore learned this lesson the hard way when she failed to … Continue reading →

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Kansas Mortgage Registration Tax

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Camron Hoorfar

Starting in the year 2015, the Kansas Mortgage Registration Tax will be reduced over a period of four years. The tax, which is currently at 0.26% of any mortgage, will be eliminated by the year 2019.

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Child Support and Adoption Subsidies

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Camron Hoorfar

In February 2014, a Johnson County Kansas court has ruled that money received from an adoption subsidy cannot be considered when determining how much the party should pay or receive for child support. The court said that adoption subsidies are … Continue reading →

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Missouri doesn’t respect Kansas jail time

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri provides a credit for jail time served if the jail is also in Missouri. Confinement in a Kansas jail is not subject to the credit. For more information check out this case: Missouri Supreme Court- SC93366 Visit our website … Continue reading →

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State Revenue $87M Higher, Despite Tax Cuts

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

A new report shows Kansas collected nearly $87 million more in taxes than expected in the fiscal year that ended June 30, despite tax cuts businesses and individuals. The state Revenue Department said that tax collections totaled about $6.2 billion … Continue reading →

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