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answered on Nov 10, 2025

You can protect yourself and your belongings first. Ask the court for a Protection-From-Abuse order that includes a short, supervised “civil standby” so you can enter safely to retrieve essential items; bring a written list and photos of what you will take. Save every piece of evidence... View More

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answered on Nov 10, 2025

You have two parallel tracks: reputational torts and criminal-justice torts. Defamation fits when someone publishes a false statement of fact that accuses your son of a crime and harms his employment prospects; an accusation of making threats is typically defamatory per se, which means damages can... View More

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answered on Nov 10, 2025

You were fired in Kansas, an at-will state; that means an employer can discharge you for almost any reason, but not for an unlawful one. A blanket “terminate both fighters” policy is not illegal by itself; however, if the rule was applied selectively, or your termination was motivated by... View More

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answered on Nov 8, 2025

You’re responsible for the actual damage your dog caused, but your landlord can’t turn that into a full upgrade of the entire garage unless that’s reasonably necessary to restore the property. Kansas law allows recovery for damage beyond ordinary wear and tear and expects charges to be... View More

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answered on Nov 6, 2025

In Kansas, parents generally have the **legal right to manage the affairs of their minor children**, which includes access to their mail. This means that for children under 18, parents can typically open and review correspondence addressed to their child, even if it is labeled as personal. The law... View More

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answered on Nov 5, 2025

That’s a very understandable concern, especially when something as important as your husband’s case may have involved a procedural oversight. In most states, prosecutors are required to be bonded as part of holding public office, but the absence of an active bond at the time charges were filed... View More

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answered on Nov 2, 2025

You’re dealing with a private service, so your leverage comes from contract law, Kansas consumer protections, and the payment platforms—not constitutional “due process.” Treat this as a documentation and escalation exercise from the start.

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answered on Oct 29, 2025

You may have grounds to appeal your case, but success will depend on whether the procedural errors you described are clearly reflected in the court record and whether they affected the fairness of your hearing. In Kansas, an appeal must generally be based on legal or procedural mistakes made by the... View More

A defendant in a civil case may request a 14-day extension of the answer date by filing such a request with the clerk of the district court. The district court clerk's office may have the form, or you may find such a form at the Kansas Judicial Council website... View More

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answered on Oct 27, 2025

Yes—under Kansas law, a dealer must tell you **in writing** if the vehicle was a manufacturer “buyback” or was returned to the dealer under the Kansas lemon law before the sale. A failure to make that written disclosure is treated as a deceptive act and creates a rebuttable presumption that... View More

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answered on Oct 27, 2025

You have every right to be concerned, because in Kansas, even a parent with temporary custody doesn’t have unlimited authority to move a child out of state without following proper procedures. When a custody case is active, both parents still share certain rights—one of which is the right to... View More

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answered on Oct 27, 2025

Not automatically. In Kansas, contempt hinges on willful disobedience of a clear order plus an ability to comply, and a short gap tied to your job change as the non‑obligated subscriber does not, by itself, prove willfulness.

That said, the order makes him responsible for keeping the... View More

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answered on Oct 25, 2025

If your father properly assigned the Kansas title to you before he died, you own the vehicle and it does not belong to the estate. Your brother’s power of attorney ended at death and gives him no present authority over the car.

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answered on Oct 23, 2025

It sounds like you’re facing a difficult situation, but there are clear steps you can take to challenge the paternity finding and modify your child support order in Kansas. Since the court dismissed your third-party DNA test, you’ll need to request a **court-ordered genetic test** through the... View More

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answered on Oct 23, 2025

In Kansas, you can redeem your owner‑occupied home after the sheriff’s sale by paying the sale price plus court‑allowed expenses and statutory interest, and the period generally runs up to twelve months while you keep possession.

A judge may shorten or extinguish that period only... View More

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answered on Oct 22, 2025

Dealing with double child support deductions can be stressful, but there are clear steps you can take to fix it through the court system. In Kansas, when an employer withholds more than the court-ordered amount, you have the right to request a formal review. To do this, you’ll need to file a... View More

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answered on Oct 21, 2025

Given what you describe, Kansas law gives you two tracks: a medical negligence claim against the surgeon and hospital, and a product‑liability claim against the mesh manufacturer and distributor. The medical claim targets negligent implantation or follow‑up care and lack of informed consent for... View More

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answered on Oct 18, 2025

It’s completely understandable to feel overwhelmed when facing back taxes, especially when companies promise to reduce or eliminate what you owe. While it might sound appealing to have a company negotiate with the IRS for you, many of these businesses charge high upfront fees and make promises... View More

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answered on Oct 18, 2025

It sounds like you’re in a deeply distressing situation involving family betrayal, identity theft, and legal confusion. If someone is using your name to file or defend lawsuits, that is a serious form of fraud, and it’s important to act quickly to protect yourself. Your first step should be to... View More

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answered on Oct 17, 2025

This situation is incredibly painful, especially when your bond with your grandchildren has been disrupted. Even though the charge and registration create challenges, you still have the right to ask the court to review your case and determine whether visitation is in the children’s best... View More