Tag Archives: Lees Summit

Property Division in a Divorce

If you are going through a divorce, part of the process involves splitting up the marital property.  Marital property is anything you and your spouse owned, including accrued benefits, while you were married.  Once you are divorced and your property … Continue reading

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Bankruptcies are Down, but Repeat Filers are Up

In a recent 2014 bankruptcy report, it was determined that the number of bankruptcies filed in 2014 were lower than the number filed in 2013.  However, there were more repeat bankruptcy filers in 2014 than 2013. The report also stated … Continue reading

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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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