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Family circumstances sometimes lead a grandparent or other family member to ask for court appointment as the legal guardian of a child. Complicated Kansas laws govern court decisions and the legal process of guardianships for minors. If you are consi… Read More

The spouse who files a petition for divorce in Kansas may ask the assigned judge to issue temporary orders relating to issues that will be decided in the case. The orders may include a restraining order, relate to possession of the marital residence,… Read More

Married couples with children face a number of tax issues that must be resolved if the parents decide to end the marriage. One important question is which parent claims the child tax credit (CTC) after divorce, since only one parent can take the cred… Read More

Sloan Law Firm is excited to announce that Brigid Markey has won the 2021 Hofstra Law Family Law Writing Competition. Read More

Divorce mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process that Kansas couples may use to settle differences on specific issues in a divorce. Spouses may decide on their own to try mediation, or a judge can order mediation in a divorce case. Befo… Read More

The recent substantial increase in unemployment and economic downturn caused by Covid-19 present challenges to everyone, including many relating to family law matters. In particular, child support issues affect numerous individuals and families. Duri… Read More