If the minor's name change is disputed by a parent in a divorce or custody action, the Kansas court appoints a guardian ad litem to represent the child. This is a court-appointed, independent attorney who is charged with representing the child's best interests. Kansas courts appoint guardians...
A child custody agreement typically arises when parents undergo divorce or separation proceedings. For legal assistance on this, call us today.
If one person’s circumstances change significantly during the divorce process, which can take years, they may seek to change the agreement. For instance, if the non-custodial parent gets remarried and has a stable job, they may appeal the custody or child support portion of the divorce ...
Cristina's Question:Every time we have tried to come to an agreement about custody of our child, he always ends up insulting me and we don't get anywhere. What can I to do to get a custody agreement worked out? Brette's Answer:If you can't reach agreement, you can either go to ...
Vital statistic documents are recorded and stored on a state-by-state basis, not on a federal or national basis. That means that an individual will not be able to order a birth certificate from Vital Statistics in California if they were born in Iowa or Texas. ...
Texas can start arresting migrants who cross the U.S.-Mexico border and ordering them to leave, for now.
While most of your assets can be protected under state marital laws, you can’t override a withstanding matrimonial law in your prenuptial agreement. For example,you cannot: Separate assets that were obtained illegally Make a decision regarding child support or custody ...
A legal separation is a court-ordered agreement in which a married couple lives separate lives, usually by living apart. The separation court order may specify financial obligations, child custody and visitation agreements, and child support. ...
20th centuries who fought for women's rights often faced such difficulties. For example, in England, common law as late as the 1970s held that, when couples divorced, fathers—rather than mothers—were entitled to custody of the children, a bias that in effect kept women trapped in ...
In efforts to avoid another World War, The Kellogg-Briand Pact also known as the Pact of Paris was an agreement to outlaw war signed by the United States and 14 other nations. The U.S. Senate ratified the pact in a vote of 85-1, but only after noting that U.S. would still reserve...