Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.0, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Ward Law LLC Divorce lawyers who compassionately & efficiently navigate you through major changes in your family ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [WL Blog](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/wl-blog/) - [Test Blog Post](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/test-blog-post/) - Testing Blog Post Content test, test, test ## Pages - [Home](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/) - “ The family law attorneys at Ward Law LLC help our clients find independence and self-confidence by compassionately and efficiently navigating them through major changes in their family. We help them to bring calm to chaos, with an emphasis on resolution—not the battle.” Ward Law LLC provides legal counsel in Wichita, Kansas, for collaborative family law, divorce, - [Kyler J. McMullin | Associate Attorney](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/our-firm/kyler-j-mcmullin-associate-attorney/) - Kyler J. McMullin | Associate Attorney Kyler J. McMullin is an Associate Attorney at Ward Law LLC, where he is dedicated to guiding clients through life’s legal challenges. Born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, Kyler has always valued community and connection, which now shape the way he practices law. Kyler earned his bachelor’s degree in - [Contact](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/family-law-attorneys-wichita-kansas/contact-ward-law-offices/) - Ward Law LLC 8415 E 21st St N, Ste. 250, Wichita KS 67206 Phone: 316.260.3120 | Fax: 316.425.7514 View Larger Map Email Our Attorneys and Staff T. Lynn Ward | Firm Leader Jessica Hensley Suhr | Of Counsel Kyler McMullin | Legal Intern Jeannie Hinkle | Team Leader Matt Green | Client Care Coordinator - [Collaborative Family Law](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/practice-areas/collaborative-family-law/) - Collaborative Family Law Lynn Ward and Jessica Hensley Suhr are a part of a group of attorneys in the Wichita, Kansas, area, who have been specifically trained to handle divorce cases in a collaborative format. The heart of Collaborative Family is to offer the parties to a divorce action the support, protection, and guidance of - [Support Team](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/support-staff/) - The attorneys at Ward Law LLC are supported by qualified and dedicated staff. Just like our attorneys, the support staff at Ward Potter are compassionate, skilled, hard-working, and provide excellent service to our clients. Our staff works closely with the attorneys, providing support to them as well as to their clients through all aspects of the - [2024 Show Pride In Your Ride Car Show](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/at-ward-law-staying-connected-with-our-clients-and-community-is-at-the-heart-of-what-we-do-our-new-e-newsletter-is-designed-to-keep-you-informed-engaged/2024-show-pride-in-your-ride-car-show/) - Over the years, the Show Pride In Your Ride event has grown in popularity and become one of our team’s favorite activities to host. The 2023 Show Pride in Your Ride went full throttle and was the most impactful event yet! As part of our event, every year, we partner with a local non-profit to - [Office News](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/at-ward-law-staying-connected-with-our-clients-and-community-is-at-the-heart-of-what-we-do-our-new-e-newsletter-is-designed-to-keep-you-informed-engaged/) - At Ward Law, staying connected with our clients and community is at the heart of what we do. Our new e-newsletter is designed to keep you informed, engaged, and up-to-date with the latest in family law, community events, and firm news. This seasonal newsletter features insightful tips, articles on upcoming local events, highlights from our - [Megan R. Storie | Associate Attorney](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/our-firm/megan-r-storie-associate-attorney-ward-law-wichita-kansas/) - Megan R. Storie is a dedicated advocate who combines her legal expertise with a passion for client-centered service. Joining Ward Law LLC as an Associate Attorney, Megan brings experience in family law, criminal justice, and trial preparation to our team. She completed her Juris Doctor at Washburn University School of Law in 2022, where she - [2023 Show Pride In Your Ride Car Show](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/at-ward-law-staying-connected-with-our-clients-and-community-is-at-the-heart-of-what-we-do-our-new-e-newsletter-is-designed-to-keep-you-informed-engaged/2023-show-pride-in-your-ride-car-show/) - Over the years, the Show Pride In Your Ride event has grown in popularity and become one of our team’s favorite activities to host. The 2023 Show Pride in Your Ride went full throttle and was the most impactful event yet! As part of our event, every year, we partner with a local non-profit to - [2022 Show Pride In Your Ride Car Show](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/at-ward-law-staying-connected-with-our-clients-and-community-is-at-the-heart-of-what-we-do-our-new-e-newsletter-is-designed-to-keep-you-informed-engaged/2022-show-pride-in-your-ride-car-show/) - In 2017 Ward Law hosted the inaugural Show Pride in Your Ride car show. Show Pride in Your Ride isn’t your usual car show - it’s an informal car show open to any kind of cool ride. Whether it's a collector car, motorcycle, truck, or your old favorite jalopy collecting dust in the corner of the - [Our Firm](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/our-firm/) - The family law attorneys of Ward Law LLC, are compassionate, skilled, and hard-working. We provide our clients with a personalized approach to their specific situations. We realize that each individual is different and requires a customized strategy focused on an optimal resolution for their case. Most of the cases taken by our firm involve high - [T. Lynn Ward | Founding Attorney](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/our-firm/lynn-ward-wichita-kansas-high-asset-divorce/) - Lynn Ward graduated with honors from Pensacola Christian College in 1987, with a bachelor’s degree in Prelaw. She graduated from Washburn University School of Law with her Juris Doctorate in 1990. She is trained as a domestic mediator and is one of the first Kansas attorneys trained to handle divorce cases using a collaborative law - [Forms](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/client-resources/questionnaire-for-divorce-legal-separation-or-child-custody/) - Divorce: The first step in filing for divorce or separate maintenance is to complete a questionnaire that elicits the information needed by your attorney to prepare the pleadings she/he will file with the Court on your behalf. IMPORTANT: Follow the instructions listed below to ensure your completed form is received by your attorney. Save a copy - [FAQ](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/client-resources/frequently-asked-questions-ward-law-offices-wichita-kansas/) - 1. How soon am I able to schedule an initial consultation? At Ward Potter LLC, it is our goal to provide excellent customer service to both our current clients and our potential clients. We try to meet with potential clients within a day or two of the initial telephone call. 2. What should I bring - [Electronic Communication Advisory](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/client-resources/electronic-communication-advisory/) - Social Media has quickly become one of the most popular methods to express feelings and share information. Social Media encompasses sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to phone apps like Instagram and Snapchat. Similarly, many conversations occur through logged text messages on a smart phone. In legal proceedings, social media and other forms of electronic - [In the Press](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/in-the-press/) - [Client Resources](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/client-resources/) - Ward Law LLC Location and Hours Our offices are located at 8415 E 21st St N, Ste. 250, Wichita KS 67206, in east Wichita. Our offices are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. We are closed over the noon hour. Contacting your Attorney or Staff Confidential communications between attorneys and clients are - [Premarital, Postmarital, and Nonmarital Agreements](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/practice-areas/prenuptial-postnuptial-agreements/) - Premarital, Postmarital, and Nonmarital Agreements The attorneys at Ward Law have extensive experience in drafting and negotiating Premarital and Postmarital Agreements for our clients. Premarital Agreements are legal documents executed before a marriage and dictate how couples agree to divide their assets if they divorce. Premarital Agreements are effective on the date of the marriage. - [Appeals](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/practice-areas/appeals/) - Appeals An appeal in a Kansas divorce law, family law case, or a CINC case is a legal proceeding where an attorney represents a party wishing to have a decision reviewed by a higher court. In the State of Kansas, there are two levels of appellate courts: the Kansas Court of Appeals and the Kansas - [Practice Areas](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/practice-areas/) - Divorce Divorce is the dissolution of a marriage relationship by a judgment of the Court. Divorce actions differ from other legal actions because they involve strong emotions of the parties and because the decision rendered in the action will likely impact both parties and their children for the rest of their lives. Each divorce is - [Child In Need of Care (CINC)](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/practice-areas/child-in-need-of-care/) - Child In Need of Care Child in Need of Care (CINC) courts are designed to protect children who may be victims of physical, mental or emotional abuse, neglect, abandonment, sexual abuse, or failing to attend school as required by law. Child in Need of Care actions are typically filed by the county or district attorney - [Ward Law Blog](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/in-the-community-test/) - [Visitation by Grandparents](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/practice-areas/visitation-by-grandparents/) - Visitation by Grandparents and Stepparents In Kansas, the definition of family is always changing, and nowhere is that more evident than in the area of grandparent and stepparent visitation. Kansas does allow visitation between grandparents and grandchildren, and between stepparents and stepchildren, even over the objection of a child’s parent. However, visitation is not presumed, and the - [Paternity](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/practice-areas/paternity/) - Paternity Paternity actions involve parents that are not married and need enforceable Court orders regarding child custody, residency, parenting time, and child support. In Kansas, the Kansas Parentage Act governs paternity actions, and like action for divorce, determines the best interests of a child based upon certain legal criteria, but also considers the unique aspects - [Divorce](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/practice-areas/divorce/) - Divorce Divorce is the dissolution of a marriage relationship by a judgment of the Court. Divorce actions differ from other legal actions because they involve strong emotions by the parties and because the decision rendered in the action will likely affect both parties for the rest of their lives. Kansas does not require either party - [Custody and Parenting Time](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/practice-areas/legal-custody-kansas/) - Custody and Parenting Time In Kansas, the law presumes that both parents are fit to act in a child’s best interests. With the presumption, if parents can agree to provisions regarding child custody, residency, and parenting time, Courts generally accept that agreement as being in a child’s best interest. However, if parents cannot agree, then the - [Suggested Reading & Listening](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/client-resources/suggested-reading-list/) - 1. Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life, Revised Edition by Abigail Trafford Thoroughly revised and updated for a new generation, this book is the essential guide for men and women to help them weather the turmoil of divorce and build rich, rewarding lives. There is nothing easy about the breakup of a marriage. - [Jessica Hensley Suhr | Of Counsel](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/our-firm/jessica-hensley-suhr-of-counsel-new/) - Jessica Hensley Suhr is a proud Wichita, Kansas native attending Wichita Collegiate and graduating in 1998. In 2002 she received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a minor in sociology from the University of San Diego. She graduated from the University Kansas School of Law with her Juris Doctorate in 2005. During the summer - [Testimonials](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/client-resources/client-peer-reviews-ward-law-offices/) - The family law attorneys of Ward Law LLC are compassionate, skilled, and hard-working, providing each client a personalized approach to his or her specific situation. They make every endeavor to provide the highest level of service during all phases of the legal process by focusing on providing an optimal resolution for their clients. What Our Clients Are Saying... - [Disclaimer](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/client-resources/disclaimer/) - Disclaimer The information and materials contained on the Ward Law LLC site have been prepared and made available by Ward Law for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice on any matter. The transmission receipt of information contained on this website does not constitute the rendering of legal advice or other professional advice - [Kansas Payment Center](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/client-resources/kansas-pay-center/) - If you are paying or receiving child support or spousal support, the Kansas Payment Center (KPC) is a convenient resource for checking the status of payments, the history of payments, how to receive payments, and how to make payments. You can access the Kansas Payment Center as follows: Online: http://www.kspaycenter.com Telephone: 877-572-5722 – Monday - [Blog](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/blog/) - The family law attorneys at Ward Potter LLC, share a passion for community service. Each attorney spends time outside of the office serving individuals and organizations in and around the Wichita community. Previous community service projects include leading a mentorship project with Hamilton Middle School. In 2012, Ward Potter (previously Ward Law Offices, LLC), was honored - [Pandemic Parenting](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/pandemic-parenting/) - [Suggested Reading (Copy)](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/client-resources/suggested-reading-copy/) - 1. Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life, Revised Edition by Abigail Trafford Thoroughly revised and updated for a new generation, this book is the essential guide for men and women to help them weather the turmoil of divorce and build rich, rewarding lives. There is nothing easy about the breakup of a marriage. - [Somepage](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/somepage/) - [Archive and Sitemaps](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/archive-and-sitemaps/) ## Categories - [Custody](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/category/custody/) - [Divorce](https://kansasfamilylaw.com/category/divorce/)