Personal Injury

You log into your bank account, and the balance reads zero. Your spouse cleaned it out. This happens far more often than people realize, and the shock of it can leave you paralyzed. You’re probably feeling betrayed, angry, and worried about how you’ll pay your bills. Those feelings are valid. But right now, you need to act fast. Immediate Actions You Should Take Don’t wait....

Most people think their auto and homeowners insurance will cover them if they cause an accident. For minor incidents, they’re probably right. But when someone suffers serious injuries, standard insurance policies often fall short. That’s when umbrella insurance becomes the difference between losing everything and protecting your assets. Below, our friends at Warner & Fitzmartin...

 After a car accident, you might receive a settlement offer from the insurance company within days or even hours. It’s tempting to accept and move on, especially when medical bills are piling up, and your car needs repairs. That first offer? It’s seldom the full value of your claim. Insurance Companies Want To Close Cases Quickly Insurance adjusters work for their company, not for...

Most people think divorce is the only way out when a marriage falls apart. It’s not. Kansas law gives you two options: divorce and legal separation. Both involve court proceedings and formal agreements, but they create completely different outcomes for your legal status, finances, and what comes next. The Law Office of Daniel E. Stuart, P.A. works with couples throughout Kansas to figure...

You’ve made the difficult decision to file for divorce, but your spouse won’t cooperate. Maybe they’re ignoring the paperwork. Maybe they’re actively refusing to sign anything. Either way, you’re not stuck. One thing about Kansas law: it doesn’t require both spouses to agree to a divorce for it to happen. Sure, cooperation makes everything smoother and...

The moments and days following a car accident are chaotic. You’re dealing with injuries, vehicle damage, insurance calls, and medical appointments. In this confusion, people often make decisions that seriously harm their legal claims without realizing it. These mistakes give insurance companies ammunition to deny claims or reduce settlements. What seems like a harmless conversation or a...

Divorce changes your financial picture in significant ways. One of the biggest concerns people face is what happens to their retirement savings. If you’ve spent years building a 401(k), pension, or IRA, the thought of losing half can be stressful. Kansas is an equitable distribution state. This means retirement accounts accumulated during marriage are typically considered marital...

So you’ve been hurt in an accident, and now you’re wondering what your case is actually worth. No magic number can be pulled out of thin air. What your case is worth depends on your specific situation, your injuries, and how well we can prove what happened. Economic Damages Form The Foundation We start with the numbers that are easy to track. Medical bills. Lost wages. Property...

When your marriage ends in Missouri, you might face court orders for different types of financial support. People often confuse child support with spousal maintenance (what many still call alimony), but they’re completely different animals. They serve distinct purposes, follow separate rules, and are calculated using different methods. If you’re paying support, receiving it, or...

Missouri doesn’t leave child support amounts up to guesswork. The state uses a specific formula that considers both parents’ incomes. It’s called the income shares model, and while it might sound complicated, working with A Kansas City Child Support Lawyer can make it easier to understand. The Income Shares Model Think about it this way. The system assumes your children...