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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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Who Can Enforce Your Mortgage?

In order to foreclose on your home, the mortgage company must show that you are behind on your mortgage payments and that they are the holder of the mortgage. If the mortgage company cannot prove that you obtained the loan … Continue reading

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Terminating Maintenance or Alimony

Maintenance, or alimony, is when one person pays their ex-spouse for a certain period of time after their divorce in order to support their ex-spouse. However, a person’s requirement of maintenance stops, or terminates, when the ex-spouse re-marries. Getting re-married … Continue reading

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