Arkansas City Divorce Lawyer, Kansas


Includes: Alimony & Spousal Support

Melanie Deignan Lemus

General Practice
Status:  Inactive           Licensed:  37 Years

Otis Warren Morrow

Estate, Divorce & Family Law, Business, Bankruptcy & Debt
Status:  Deceased           Licensed:  51 Years

Otis W. Morrow

Estate, Divorce & Family Law, Business, Bankruptcy & Debt
Status:  Deceased           Licensed:  51 Years

Otis Warren Morrow

Estate, Divorce & Family Law, Business, Bankruptcy & Debt
Status:  Deceased           Licensed:  51 Years

Chad D. Giles

Government, Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Bankruptcy & Debt
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  16 Years

Tamara Lynn Niles

Real Estate, Arbitration, Estate, Banking & Finance, Business
Status:  In Good Standing           

Clayton Eli Soule

General Practice
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  19 Years

Lee E. Velasquez

Government, Employment, Divorce & Family Law, Criminal
Status:  Deceased           Licensed:  34 Years

Heather Kristin Munson

Traffic
Status:  In Good Standing           

Heather Kristin Munson

General Practice
Status:  In Good Standing           

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LEGAL TERMS

CUSTODY (OF A CHILD)

The legal authority to make decisions affecting a child's interests (legal custody) and the responsibility of taking care of the child (physical custody). When ... (more...)
The legal authority to make decisions affecting a child's interests (legal custody) and the responsibility of taking care of the child (physical custody). When parents separate or divorce, one of the hardest decisions they have to make is which parent will have custody. The most common arrangement is for one parent to have custody (both physical and legal) while the other parent has a right of visitation. But it is not uncommon for the parents to share legal custody, even though one parent has physical custody. The most uncommon arrangement is for the parents to share both legal and physical custody.

ADOPTED CHILD

Any person, whether an adult or a minor, who is legally adopted as the child of another in a court proceeding. See adoption.

WRONGFUL DEATH RECOVERIES

After a wrongful death lawsuit, the portion of a judgment intended to compensate a plaintiff for having to live without a deceased person. The compensation is i... (more...)
After a wrongful death lawsuit, the portion of a judgment intended to compensate a plaintiff for having to live without a deceased person. The compensation is intended to cover the earnings and the emotional comfort and support the deceased person would have provided.

CONFINEMENT IN PRISON

In most states with fault divorce, grounds for a spouse not in prison to obtain a fault divorce if the other spouse has been imprisoned for a certain number of ... (more...)
In most states with fault divorce, grounds for a spouse not in prison to obtain a fault divorce if the other spouse has been imprisoned for a certain number of years.

ADULTERY

Consensual sexual relations by a married person with someone other than his or her spouse. In many states, adultery is technically a crime, though people are ra... (more...)
Consensual sexual relations by a married person with someone other than his or her spouse. In many states, adultery is technically a crime, though people are rarely prosecuted for it. In states that have retained fault grounds for divorce, adultery is always sufficient grounds for a divorce. In addition, some states alter the distribution of property between divorcing spouses in cases of adultery, giving less to the 'cheating' spouse.

MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

See divorce agreement.

FAULT DIVORCE

A tradition that required one spouse to prove that the other spouse was legally at fault, to obtain a divorce. The 'innocent' spouse was then granted the divorc... (more...)
A tradition that required one spouse to prove that the other spouse was legally at fault, to obtain a divorce. The 'innocent' spouse was then granted the divorce from the 'guilty' spouse. Today, 35 states still allow a spouse to allege fault in obtaining a divorce. The traditional fault grounds for divorce are adultery, cruelty, desertion, confinement in prison, physical incapacity and incurable insanity. These grounds are also generally referred to as marital misconduct.

IN CAMERA

Latin for 'in chambers.' A legal proceeding is 'in camera' when a hearing is held before the judge in her private chambers or when the public is excluded from t... (more...)
Latin for 'in chambers.' A legal proceeding is 'in camera' when a hearing is held before the judge in her private chambers or when the public is excluded from the courtroom. Proceedings are often held in camera to protect victims and witnesses from public exposure, especially if the victim or witness is a child. There is still, however, a record made of the proceeding, typically by a court stenographer. The judge may decide to seal this record if the material is extremely sensitive or likely to prejudice one side or the other.

GUARDIANSHIP

A legal relationship created by a court between a guardian and his ward--either a minor child or an incapacitated adult. The guardian has a legal right and duty... (more...)
A legal relationship created by a court between a guardian and his ward--either a minor child or an incapacitated adult. The guardian has a legal right and duty to care for the ward. This may involve making personal decisions on his or her behalf, managing property or both. Guardianships of incapacitated adults are more typically called conservatorships .

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Nelson v. Nelson

... The payments to said children or child shall be made not less often than annually.". The property settlement agreement was approved by the district court and incorporated by reference as part of the journal entry and decree of divorce. ...

IN RE MARRIAGE OF DONEY AND RISLEY

... Facts. Charles Risley and Sherri Risley (n/k/a Sherri Goodner) were granted a divorce on February 4, 1994. ... At the time of their divorce, the Risleys had two sons. The younger son was Darrin Risley. At around the age of 9 months, Darrin was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. ...

In re Pittman

... "FINDINGS OF FACT. "Representation of EW. "2. On February 5, 2005, [Ms. EW] retained the Respondent to file a post-divorce motion to change custody. ... During the hearing, the judge determined that there were common issues involved in the divorce proceeding. ...