FAMILY LAW COMMON QUESTIONS
If you find yourself involved with a family law issue, there are generally a bunch of questions that come to mind. Below is a list of common questions and answers, written by an experienced family law practitioner. Although significant time has been spent researching and answering these questions, you are always better off sitting down with an experienced family law attorney to get advice tailored to your situation.
Family Law FAQs
DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY FOR A DIVORCE?ARE THERE SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS INVOLVING A DIVORCE FROM A MEMBER OF THE MILITARY?HOW DO ASSETS & DEBTS GET DISTRIBUTED WHEN GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE?HOW DOES A COURT DETERMINE WHO GETS THE CHILDREN AND WHO PAYS CHILD SUPPORT AFTER A DIVORCE?HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT BEFORE I CAN GET DIVORCED AND HOW LONG WILL A DIVORCE TAKE?IS IT BETTER TO FILE FOR DIVORCE BEFORE MY SPOUSE DOES?SHOULD I STAY IN THE HOME AFTER FILING FOR DIVORCE?WHAT HAPPENS TO RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS AFTER DIVORCE?WHAT HAPPENS TO THE MARITAL HOME AFTER DIVORCE?WHAT IF MY SPOUSE RETALIATES AGAINST ME FOR FILING FOR DIVORCE?WHAT IS MARITAL PROPERTY AS OPPOSED TO NON-MARITAL PROPERTY?WHAT IS SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE (ALIMONY) AND HOW DOES IT WORK IN KANSAS?WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DIVORCE AND AN ANNULMENT?WHAT MAKES A DIVORCE "UNCONTESTED"?WHAT TO DO IF THE "OTHER SIDE" IS NOT FOLLOWING THE JUDGE'S ORDERSWILL ALL PROPERTY BE DIVIDED EQUALLY IN A DIVORCE?WILL MY SPOUSE HAVE TO PAY MY ATTORNEY'S FEES?DOES IT MATTER WHO IS ON THE TITLE OF POPERTY DURING A DIVORCE?CAN MY EX AND I CREATE OUR OWN CUSTODY AND CHILD SUPPORT AGREEMENT?HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT MY SPOUSES CREDIT CARDS AND ACCOUNTS?CAN MY SPOUSE MAKE LESS MONEY ON PURPOSE TO LOWER ALIMONY?WHO GETS THE DOG OR CAT AFTER A DIVORCE?WILL MY PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT BE VALID IF I GET DIVORCED?CAN A PARRENT TERMINATE THER RIGHTS TO STOP PAYING CHILD SUPPORT?DO ALL THE CHILDREN HAVE TO BE ON THE SAME VISITATION SCHEDULE?CAN I REMARRY THE SAME PERSON AFTER I GET DIVORCED FROM THEM?CAN A FAMILY LAWYER REPRESENT BOTH PEOPLE IN A DIVORCE?HOW DO YOU HELP YOUR DIVORCE LAWYER SO YOUR CASE GOES EASIER?WHO PAYS COLLEGE TUITION AFTER A DIVORCE?HOW DO I FIND HIDDEN INCOME AND ASSETS DURING A DIVORCE?