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...
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...
Creating an inventory before property division may be helpful
Over the course of your life, you have likely accumulated various items. Some may have come about out of necessity, and others may have simply been objects you desired. After you married, the accumulation of assets likely continued, perhaps with some major purchases...
Protecting your business after a breach of contract
Contracts are some of the most valuable tools available to Kansas businesses. They can help a company protect its interests when working with suppliers, customers and even employees. These legal agreements are especially useful when one party fails to meet his or her...
Steps for handling a tenant who won’t pay rent
Owning rental property is a common way to make some extra cash. In fact, some wise investors accumulate enough properties to support themselves on the rent. Of course, this depends on if the tenants actually pay the rent. Whether you own one duplex or a dozen...
Out-of-court divorce negotiation useful but not always successful
Going through divorce is often one of the more trying experiences that individuals go through. You may have expected your relationship to last a lifetime when you tied the knot, but over the years, the reality of your unhappiness in the marriage came to the forefront....
Do you need to write a breach of contract letter?
Contracts are valuable tools for any business-related relationship. They can act as a safeguard to ensure that any other people or companies your business works with understand the scope and nature of their participation in a project. Of course, contracts are just...
Paternity, fathers’ rights and protecting your interests
Fathers play an extremely important role in the lives of their children. There is significant evidence that suggests that kids benefit when allowed to maintain strong bonds with both parents, even if it is after a divorce or in situations where the parents are not...
Chargebacks could deter vendor contract violations
Running a successful business often means making valuable connections with other people and companies. In some cases, business owners may need to work with outside vendors in order to obtain products, especially in retail settings, or to procure supplies for...
The military requires something more in child custody agreements
You will need to address several issues during your divorce, and it can feel a bit overwhelming, especially if you have children. Deciding how to split time with them between you and your future former spouse could require some intense negotiations. For most people,...