Tag Archives: Law Office

Attorney Fees in a Divorce

If you are facing a divorce, you have the ability to ask the judge for your spouse to pay your attorney fees.  However, you cannot ask for your attorney fees to be paid if your spouse is challenging your relocation … Continue reading

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Top 3 Debt Collection Companies

According to the ABA Journal, the biggest debt collection company is Encore Capital Group.  It is based in San Diego, grosses $1 billion per year in revenue, and owns Midland Funding and Asset Acceptance. The second biggest debt collection company … 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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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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Confusing Contract Terms

In order to have a valid contract in Missouri, there must a meeting of the minds.  This means that one person must offer the terms, and the other person involved must accept those terms.  If the other person sends different … Continue reading

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Mean Conduct Does Not Equate to Termination of Maintenance

When trying to modify or stop your child support or alimony payments, the courts cannot consider the actions of your ex-spouse or your children.  Despite your ex-spouse being mean to you or your children treating you with disrespect, the courts … Continue reading

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