When you look back over the closest companions you have had in your life, probably at least one of them was a pet. Dogs, cats and other animals often provide emotional support and unconditional love that you may not have found anywhere else, even in your marriage....
Kansas City Legal Blog
This time of year sees increase in accidents
At this time of year, many Kansas residents know what to expect on the roads. The seasons are changing, and weather and wildlife can be serious safety issues. However, law enforcement agencies began to see a rise in traffic accidents, injuries and fatalities since...
The consequences of poor estate planning
How many times have you heard the story of someone who seemed to do everything right but made one big mistake that left his or her loved ones struggling for years after the person died? Sadly, this is not an unusual tale, and often, that “one big mistake” involves...
3 tips for keeping your business safe
Businesses are subject to many risks on many planes; they face danger on the physical, financial and cyber levels among others. They are vulnerable to theft, lawsuits, competition, hacking and more. Eliminating all hazards to your business is impossible. However,...
How to resolve a business dispute
Whether you have a dispute with a partner, vendor or client, you can preserve your business relationship with a smart approach to the conflict. Having methods in hand to cope with these issues can also protect the reputation and profitability of your company. Review...
A partnership agreement can head off conflict
No matter how well you know someone, there will usually be areas in which you will disagree. Even when people come together for like-minded reasons, such as starting a business, there are opportunities for misunderstandings and missed communication that can complicate...
Creating a parenting plan for deployment
If you are in the military and face deployment, the parenting plan you create during your divorce must reflect this possibility. A military parenting plan is an agreement you and your former spouse make to provide a stable, healthy environment for your children during...
Whiplash can disrupt your life
If you have been in a motor vehicle accident, you were smart to accept a medical evaluation on the scene and perhaps even head to the emergency room for a more thorough exam. You may decide to take a few days off work and soak in a warm bath to ease the sore muscles...
What happens to military retirement after a divorce?
Serving in the armed forces requires making some significant sacrifices. In exchange for your service, you may have earned a pension that is valuable to both you and your spouse. If you are heading for a divorce, though, you must understand what may happen to your...
Are you entitled to a military spouse’s benefits after divorce?
Divorces that involve at least one member of the U.S. Armed Forces often require special considerations. If you count yourself among those currently embroiled in a divorce from a military service member, you may be looking ahead to your future and trying to determine...