America’s changing family dynamics

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in fathers’ rights on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. As American families continue to shift away from traditional dynamics, so, too, have the laws that surround them. With the rise of blended families comes the need to plan for children in the best way possible. Some Kansas parents, however, cannot seem to reach an agreement. Just as the traditional household has changed, the gendered laws that prioritize mothers in regard to child custody have faded to the background. Last December, The Washington Post highlighted recent potential changes within child custody laws. According to the

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What goes into a paternity test in Kansas?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in paternity on Friday, March 30, 2018. No matter the situation at hand, the topic of establishing paternity can easily become a sensitive one. Many Kansas mothers and fathers even feel that such testing is unnecessary. However, each state contains paternity laws that ultimately help protect the children involved. As with many cases, however, there can be many gray areas to establishing paternity after welcoming a little one into the world. DNA testing resource Identigene shares some basic facts on paternity testing, and considers the repercussions if a parent refuses a test.

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Divorce manners: react appropriately during the entire process

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Monday, March 19, 2018. No matter who you are and no matter what the specifics are in your divorce, there is a way that you can carry and conduct yourself during the legal process that will improve your chances of expediting the divorce and possibly securing “wins” on critical issues inherent to your situation. Too many people involved in a divorce get anxious and angry about it all, leading to extreme difficult in negotiating and completing the divorce. So what are some things that you can do to improve

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Helping children understand and cope with divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Monday, March 19, 2018. Divorce can take on many different meanings when children are involved. No matter the details of a situation, it can be difficult to explain a separation to young minds. Kansas parents going through divorce are all too familiar with this struggle, and some even postpone telling children about the issue at hand. What strategies might parents use to help younger family members understand and cope with divorce? While it is no rare occurrence, divorce can affect children in a number of complex ways. Kids Health

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