Kansas-Divorce | Ronald W Nelson PA | Frequently Asked Questions

Ronald W. Nelson PA
~ A Family Law Practice ~

attorneys at law

RONALD W NELSON PA is a Kansas law firm focusing its practice on complex divorce and other domestic relations disputes, which including martial and non-marital separation, determination of parentage, child custody and parenting time, as well as representing parents in international and interstate child abduction and jurisdictional disputes. Trained in Collaborative Family law, the attorneys at Ronald W. Nelson PA are Fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

Licensed to practice only in the State of Kansas

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ( F A Q s )

We frequently receive questions about Kansas law on some basic issues that are of critical importance to everyone and that we feel it is important that correct answers are readily available. On this page we have provided Answers to many of the most frequently asked questions we receive as a public service. Keep in mind that this information is general and that you should contact a qualified attorney to find out how the law applies to your own specific situation. Although domestic relations is governed primarily by state statutes, individual judges determine how those to apply those statutes in any individual case and situation. Domestic relations law is not “black-and-white” and the statutes do not specify exactly how the courts are to decide any case or issue. Instead, the applicable statutes provide judges and attorneys only broad principles to apply in deciding how to determine domestic relations issues – such as “equitable distribution,” “best interests of the child,” and to decide what is “fair and appropriate” in any case.

The information provided on this page is not intended to provide legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship between the viewer and Ronald W Nelson, PA. See our disclaimer page for further information.

v Frequently Asked Questions:

What different kinds of domestic relations actions can be filed in Kansas?

What are the grounds for divorce in Kansas?

How long do I have to live in the state to file for divorce in Kansas?

How long does a divorce take?

What is an "uncontested" divorce?

Are the things I tell my attorney private?

How much does it cost?

What are "court costs"?

Can I claim that my spouse is "at fault" for our divorce?

What happens if my spouse says I can’t have a divorce?

Can one lawyer represent both my spouse and me in our divorce if we agree?

What is “collaborative family law?”

What do I have to do to start a domestic relations case?

What is a “Petition”?

Is it important to be the first one to file for divorce?

Can I make the other person pay my attorneys fees?

What are temporary orders?

How does the other person get the papers after they are filed?

I've been served with a Petition for Divorce!! What do I do?

How is property divided?

What is "divorce planning"?

Can I get alimony from my spouse?

What happens if my spouse and I want to reconcile?

Can I date after the divorce is filed?

Can I get a better division of property because my spouse has committed adultery?

Where do I file for child custody orders?

Can I get “full custody” of my child?

What is "legal custody"?

What happens if there is a child custody dispute?

What other child custody orders can be issued?

What is “primary residential custody?”

What is “shared custody”?

Can I refuse to pay child support because the other parent is not letting me see our children?

Can I change my child's name?

How is child support determined?

Where do I file a request for child support?

Can I refuse to let the other parent see our children because I am not getting any child support?

How do I get my child's medical expenses paid by the other parent?

When is a divorce "final"?

Will I have to go to trial?

What if I want to move and take my children after the child custody orders are entered?

What is a "material change in circumstances" to change custody?

Where do I file if I want to change a child custody order?

Where do I file if I want to change a child support order?

My friends tell me . . . .

What are my rights as a divorced spouse to continuation health insurance?

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Ronald W. Nelson PA
~ A Family Law Practice ~
Suite 117; 11900 West 87^th Street Parkway
Lenexa, Kansas 66215-4517
(Kansas City Metropolitan Area)
Telephone: (913) 312-2500 | Telecopier: (913) 312-2501
contact at: ron@ronaldnelsonlaw.com

Last updated 06/11/2009