Is shared custody for everyone?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Friday, August 30, 2019. As a Kansas parent who is getting a divorce, do you already know how you will be handling matters of child custody? You may have heard that shared custody is largely considered to be the better option, but are there any downsides? And what do you do if it simply isn’t the right choice for your family? FindLaw examines some of the different custody options you have, including shared custody. Shared custody is largely lauded as being beneficial to the children of divorce. This is because

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Where will you get health insurance after your divorce?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Monday, August 19, 2019. As you look forward to project what your life will be like once your divorce in Wichita becomes finalized, you may begin to see that a number of things become uncertain. This is especially true if your soon-to-be ex-spouse was the primary income earner in your home. If you have not already, you may soon realize that they provided much more than financial support. The benefits that you enjoyed through their employment are also something that you will need to plan to be without. Health

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Understanding child support enforcement

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child support on Sunday, August 4, 2019. You may hear stories about people in Wichita going to prison for having missed child support payments. If and when such an obligation is imposed on you, your love and concern for you children likely prompts you to commit to never falling behind on any payments. Yet you cannot predict the future, and events may transpire that put your ability to pay into jeopardy. Many child support obligors have come to us here at the Stange Law Firm over the years concerned about their

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Fighting for your full 401k

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Monday, July 22, 2019. Property division proceedings can often be the most confusing aspect of your divorce case in Wichita, particularly when it comes to the handling of complex assets such as retirement accounts. Many clients have come to us here at the Stange Law Firm PC questioning why their individual 401k account is even considered a marital asset. If you share the same question, it is important to understand that your entire 401k may not be subject to property division; rather, only those funds contributed to it during

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My ex won’t pay child support, what can I do?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child support on Sunday, July 7, 2019. Both parents are obligated to invest in their child’s well-being. This includes a financial investment, which often involves the non-custodial parent making child support parents to help the parent with primary custody provide for the child. But what if your ex refuses to make payments as ordered by the court? The Administration for Children & Families answers your questions so you can take the right steps to address the issue. What is income withholding? Income withholding or wage garnishment is when a portion of a

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Processing your emotions with clarity during divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Once you have taken the first steps to divorce your spouse, your future may seem bleak as you navigate the complexities of putting a significant relationship behind you and moving forward independently. At Stange Law Firm PC, we are committed to helping people in Kansas to work through their divorce as efficiently as possible. Facing the uncertainty of your future and the range of emotions that accompany such significant change is going to require you to actively acknowledge and feel everything. Ignoring strong emotions or

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