- DivorceIn Kansas divorce law there is a 60 day “cooling off” period. Absent circumstances warranting an emergency divorce, a final decree of divorce cannot be granted until 60 days have passed since the filing of the petition.
- Child SupportFamily life doesn’t always mean the perfect picture. We can help you navigate the sensitive legal issues surrounding divorce, child support, and juvenile court cases. Our compassionate, focused attorneys can usher you through even the most complex changes in your life.
- Child Custody and VisitationOther conditions of bond may include house arrest, drug or alcohol monitoring and counseling, mental health or anger control counseling. Not surprisingly, many domestic violence cases also occur during divorce proceedings and the court may defer to the divorce court’s orders about child custody, parenting time or contact between the parties.
- Paternity
- Spousal SupportMaintenance is the term used in Kansas divorce cases for spousal support paid after the marriage by one party to the other. This support is sometimes known as “alimony” outside of Kansas. In determining whether one party should pay maintenance to the other, courts will usually look at the present and prospective earning capacities of the parties, the length of the marriage, the parties’ needs, the ages of the parties, the parties’ overall financial situation, and whether one party contributed to the education or career of the other, among other considerations. Fault will not usually be a factor for the court to consider. There are general guidelines for the amount of maintenance to be awarded when appropriate. These guidelines typically will take into account the disparity between the parties’ gross incomes and the length of the marriage in determining the amount of maintenance.
- Legal SeparationA divorce is commenced when a petition is filed by a party. A petition must contain certain statutory language and contain information about any children of the marriage. The petition must also be “verified” by the client, which means he or she must sign it before a notary public swearing to the truth of all statements contained in the petition. A filing fee must be paid at the time of filing the Kansas divorce petition. Other family law petitions in Kansas may include petition for separate maintenance (legal separation) or petition to establish paternity.
- Criminal DefenseOur office is in Corporate Woods in Overland Park, but we are widely known not just as Johnson County, Kansas criminal defense lawyers, but as a law firm that provides the most aggressive criminal defense services available in the city and county courts of Johnson, Wyandotte, Miami, Douglas, Leavenworth, Franklin and Linn Counties in Kansas. We have also practiced in many other jurisdictions in both states. From our convenient location near Interstate 435, we can be at the courthouse within minutes.
- DUI/DWIEverything you need to know to handle your case, navigate the system and come out alive after a DUI arrest.
- Wrongful DeathNorton Hare handles a select number of personal injury and medical malpractice claims in Kansas and Missouri. We have been successful in obtaining substantial financial compensation for injuries received by our clients due to traffic accidents, medical or dental negligence, wrongful death and other torts.
- Traffic ViolationsAttorney Norton handles all manners of criminal cases from speeding tickets to major felonies and homicides in the municipal, district and federal courts of eastern Kansas. He has developed a strong reputation for obtaining dismissals, acquittals and other favorable dispositions for his clients since 1994.
- Sex Crimes
- MisdemeanorsWhen a person is brought before a judge and informed of the charge against them they are “arraigned”. In misdemeanor cases, the defendant may be asked to enter a plea of not guilty or guilty. If a person is still in custody, he may ask the judge to lower the bond amount so that he can post it and be released. As the purpose of bond is to insure that a defendant will return to court, a judge will usually consider whether the defendant has contacts with the community, is likely to flee, poses a danger to himself or others, and whether he has failed to appear in the past.
- Drug CrimesNorton Hare, LLC, has decades of experience in defending people charged with possession of marijuana in Kansas, particularly Johnson County, Douglas County, Wyandotte County and all of the surrounding counties as well as the municipal city courts within those counties. Kansas laws concerning marijuana are harsh and, as of July 1, 2012, they are getting harsher. Every case is different, and the information below may or may not apply to any specific case. This material is for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should definitely check with an attorney for the latest information about Kansas’ marijuana possession laws and how those laws may be applied to any circumstances you may find yourself in.
- Assault
- MurderNorton Hare, L.L.C has a reputation for aggressive and zealous defense of adults and juveniles accused of crimes in Kansas. Our firm handles everything from speeding and traffic tickets to first-degree murder cases in municipal, district and federal courts.
- Restraining OrderThe alleged victim will be provided information about community resources like safehomes and shelters, counseling and the ability to obtain a civil restraining order to further protect them from the other person. They will be told to be in court the next day so that they can have input with the court as to whether they want to have any contact with the accused person during the pendency of the case.
- Property DamageFew cases are more sensitive than those involving personal injuries. From the injury itself to the financial toll it can take on families to the involved property damage, injury cases mean dealing with real personal harm in the face of someone else’s negligence.
- Personal InjuryWe serve personal injury victims in Overland Park, Kansas utilizing a team approach to help ensure you get the justice you deserve.
- Medical MalpracticeThese cases often involve car accidents, bike accidents, and even pedestrian accidents, but that’s certainly not all. Slip and fall claims are quite common, as well. Defective product claims and medical malpractice claims also fit under this broad umbrella, as do wrongful death claims.
- Auto Accidents