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When entering a marriage, there are a lot of considerations to make—financial, emotional, and personal. If you or your partner have valuable intellectual property (IP)—like patents, trademarks, or creative works—it’s important to consider how that property will be treated in the event of a divorce.

When it comes to child custody, the arrangements that work today may not always suit your family’s needs in the future. Life changes, children grow, and situations evolve—sometimes, it’s necessary to revisit and modify custody agreements with help from a custody attorney.

Mental health evaluations are an essential component of many criminal defense strategies, particularly in cases involving violent crime. Understanding how mental health assessments are conducted, how they impact legal proceedings, and how they can influence sentencing or verdicts is crucial for defendants and their families in complicated criminal cases.

Spousal support or maintenance, also known as alimony, is one of the most debated aspects of divorce. While many factors can influence the amount and duration of alimony, education level and career training are often overlooked by those unfamiliar with family law. In reality, these two elements can significantly shape the court’s decision.

We often advise clients on how to use a special needs trust to protect their beneficiary’s eligibility for programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid, while still providing for that person’s future.

One of the most misunderstood areas of divorce law is how it applies to retirement accounts and pensions. These assets often represent decades of hard work and careful planning.

As criminal defense attorneys, we work closely with those accused of these offenses to help them understand the law and fight the charges effectively.

As criminal defense attorneys, we want to explain the distinctions between these two types of offenses, the penalties each can carry, and why it’s so important to understand how your conduct behind the wheel can affect your legal situation.

One of the most important distinctions in Kansas law is the difference between voluntary and presumed paternity. Each carries legal consequences that directly affect custody arrangements, support obligations, and visitation rights.

These possessions often come with subjective value, lack of clear market comparables, and even disputes over who should retain ownership. Understanding how to address these items is essential to reaching a fair and legally sound resolution.