Kansas City Law Blog

When children are young, parents are busy — very, very busy. There are recitals to attend, soccer games and academic competitions, not to mention everyday care of the children. Not surprisingly, making long-term plans to ensure your children are protected if something...

Easements affect the property rights of many real property owners. An easement grants to the holder a right to use land owned by another. Easements that grant usage rights are affirmative easements, while easements that restrict the use of one’s own property are...

If you own or plan to own real estate, you may be wondering how easements may affect your property in the future.  An easement, otherwise known as a right of way, is a right granted to an individual (the holder) to use property not owned by the holder.  However, the...

As children grow and circumstances change, parents may find that a custody modification is necessary. Over time, parents may relocate or remarry, and children’s needs may change necessitating a custody modification. The most important factor in considering a custody...

When you are planning your wedding, the last thing you want to think about is your marriage ending. However, in certain circumstances, it’s important to consider that fact and plan ahead for it, just in case. In those situations, a premarital agreement may be right...

Everything you own will have to be distributed to someone else upon your death. If you do nothing, you will have no say in who gets your most prized physical possessions (or even in who will raise your children). Instead, the property will pass according to the...