Social Media Use Can Negatively Impact Divorce

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Social media is increasingly pervasive in Kansas and across the country, and participating in it can be problematic for people who are approaching or going through a divorce. For people who are considering ending their marriage, it can be a…

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No Perfect Time To File For Divorce

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Kansas residents might be surprised to find out that divorce filings increase significantly in March and August, according to a study presented at the American Sociological Association in 2016. While experts say that there is no perfect time to file…

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Deciding Who Pays Student Loan Debt In A Divorce

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Since Kansas is an equitable property state, if residents get a divorce, the court will take several factors into account when deciding how to divide student loan debt. For example, if one person cosigned for the other spouse’s student loan,…

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How Kansas Women Can Prepare For A Divorce

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While divorce is never simple for anybody regardless of their gender, women often face unique challenges. Unfortunately, some wives are not kept up to speed on the household’s entire financial picture. Being in the dark about financial assets such as…

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What May Happen To A Business In A Divorce

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Kansas couples who own a business together must decide what to do with the it if they get a divorce. Some couples are able to continue running the business even if they do not have an amicable relationship although this…

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Higher-Earning Wives May Be More Likely To Divorce

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When a Kansas wife earns more money than her husband, divorce could be more likely. This is true even though women make half the income or more in nearly 33% of relationships. According to a 2017 report by the Pew…

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How Income Factors Into Child Support Payments

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Kansas parents who get divorced may be required to pay child support to their spouse. The amount of a child support payment will be partially based on a parent’s income. A judge will usually include salary, interest income and any…

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Ensuring Retirement Savings Are Available After Divorce

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People in Kansas should take steps to protect their retirement in case of divorce. IRAs, 401(k)s and pension plans may all be subject to division in divorce. Negotiating property division can be emotionally challenging, but it is also important to…

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