Barnds Law LLC, Family Lawyers in Overland Park Representing Clients With Professionalism

Families should have access to different alternative paths besides court proceedings. Court proceedings can often be time-consuming and expensive for all parties involved. That’s why our firm is devoted to providing a range of alternative dispute resolution services, including mediation, arbitration, and collaborative divorce methods. Mediation is an excellent approach utilized by our law firm when two parties are willing to negotiate with each other respectfully. During this process, both parties come together with a neutral third-party mediator who assists them in reaching an agreement on the contested issues of their case. In Arbitration, an independent arbitrator hears each side before making a binding decision about the contested issues in your case. Collaborative divorce involves both parties working together with trained professionals such as lawyers and financial advisors to create solutions that work for everyone involved in the situation.

The process of getting a divorce can be daunting. We strive to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible for our clients. When it comes to how long a divorce will take, there is no exact science. The length of time for a divorce depends on several factors, such as the complexity of financial and custody arrangements, or whether parties can agree on all matters in disputes. Each state has different laws regarding divorce proceedings which could affect the timeline of a case. With decades of collective experience handling divorces, we use our skills to ensure that you are both informed about your rights while striving to achieve a swift resolution that meets your needs.

The adoption process is lovely and can bring your family a lot of happiness. Adoption may take several months or even years. The type of adoption you are considering and whether you are working with a public or private agency are just two of the many variables that can affect how long it takes to complete the process. Throughout your entire adoption proceedings, our attorneys will offer wise advice and legal direction to make sure everything is going as planned.

Our legal team values open lines of communication and think every client must know how their cases are going. As your case develops, our team will give you regular updates and be sure to address any questions or worries you may have. We provide a secure online portal where our clients can log in and view documents related to their cases at any time to ensure transparency. Additionally, we offer telephone and email as direct access to our attorneys. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with Barnds Law LLC right away.

There are several types of divorce, including no-fault divorce, fault-based divorce, and contested divorce. No-fault divorce is when neither spouse is blamed for the breakdown of the marriage, while a fault-based divorce is when one spouse blames the other for the end of the marriage. A contested divorce is when the parties cannot agree on issues related to the divorce, such as property division or child custody

Child custody is determined by the court based on the best interests of the child. Factors considered include the child's age, health, and emotional well-being, as well as each parent's ability to care for the child and their relationship with the child. In some cases, the child may also have input on custody arrangements.

Child support is the amount of money that one parent pays to the other for the financial support of their child. The amount of child support is usually determined by state guidelines that take into account the income of both parents, the number of children, and other factors such as medical expenses and childcare costs. The court will also consider the child's needs, such as education, health care, and extracurricular activities when setting the amount of child support.

Legal separation is a legal status that allows a married couple to live apart while remaining legally married. In a legal separation, the couple can still divide assets and debts and make decisions about child custody and support. However, they cannot remarry unless they get a divorce. Divorce is the legal process that ends a marriage and allows both parties to remarry if they choose to do so. In a divorce, the court will also make decisions about asset and debt division, child custody, and support.