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Modifying your Custody Arrangement

A custody arrangement is a plan between two parents for how a child’s time is divided between the two parents.  In order to request a change in the custody arrangement, one parent must show that there was a substantial change … Continue reading

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Wells Fargo and the $50,000,000 Settlement

In order to settle a lawsuit accusing Wells Fargo of overcharging homeowners for appraisals after they defaulted on their mortgage loans, Wells Fargo has agreed to pay $50 million. If you believe you are a victim of mortgage fraud, contact … Continue reading

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Being Denied Unemployment

In order to receive unemployment, the employee could not have quit their job without good cause.  Good cause can mean illness, disability, or some other compelling cause.  However, a change in working conditions is not automatically valid grounds for quitting … Continue reading

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Employers Must Deal with a New W-2 Deadline

Due to a recent federal law, employers no longer have until February 15 to submit their W-2s to their employees, the IRS, and the Social Security Administration.  Instead, the deadline has been pushed back to January 31.  This deadline also … Continue reading

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Using a Photograph as Evidence in Court

In order to use a photograph of something as evidence in court, the photograph must accurately show what it claims to show.  Testimony from the photographer and how the photograph was created is not required. If you are facing a … Continue reading

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Loss of Parental Rights for Drug Use

The use of marijuana, by itself, is not enough for a court to terminate a parent’s rights to a child.  Instead, in order to terminate a parent’s rights, a Missouri court must find that the parent’s drug use could be … Continue reading

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Can’t Take Back the Engagement Ring

An engagement ring becomes property of the person receiving the ring when the ring is given to them.  Therefore, Missouri firmly believes in the “no take-backs” rule of gift giving. If you are facing a divorce or custody issue, contact … Continue reading

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Bankruptcy Can Be Sexy

The actress, Megan Fox, is becoming a part owner of Frederick’s of Hollywood, a lingerie retail store.  The lingerie store filed bankruptcy last year and closed many of its stores nationwide.  After emerging with bankruptcy, the retail store is changing … Continue reading

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Missouri and Kansas Make Money.com Best City List

According to Money.com, Overland Park, Kansas was named #29 out of 50 of the 2016 Best Small Cities.  Overland Park was given a grade of B in economy, an A in jobs, and an A in education.  Lee’s Summit, Missouri … Continue reading

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Going to Prison for Tax Fraud

An Overland Park, Kansas resident, who owned a trucking company, was assessed tax penalties of $669,037 and was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison.  The Kansas resident was accused of tax evasion for filing a false statement with the … Continue reading

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