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Clerk's Ten Day Extension for File Answer
- This is a form that seeks a delay of 10 days for the deadline for filing an Answer in a Kansas Civil Action. It must be filed with the Clerk of the District Court where the action is filed before the answer time has expired. The Clerk is allowed to sign and form and grant one extention. The Answer must be filed before the 10 day extension expires. A copy of this form, after signing, must be mailed by the Defendant to the opposing attorney (or self represented party).
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Housing
Family Law
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Fair Debt Collection in Kansas
- The State Attorney General oversees the Fair Debt Collection Act in Kansas. This link gives information on the act, links to frequently asked questions and an on-line complaint form if you believe your rights have been violated. Remember that your legitimate debts cannot be erased but the collector must proceed fairly under the laws of the State
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Debt and Debt Collection
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Free Legal Information from Nolo
- This site offers a large amount of free legal information, though it often steers you toward their books. The books are usually available in your public library so you won't have to buy them. This is a great place to start when looking for basic information on just about any legal topic.
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Disability Rights
Employment
Family Law
Health Care
Housing
Public Benefits
General
ProBono Net
ProBono Net
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Home Improvement Programs
- Variety of useful links to repair or improve your home. Resources for grants (free money), if you qualify, as well as property tax rebates. Home repair and improvement can increase the value of your home or simply make it safer.
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Housing
Home Purchase, Improvement and Foreclosure
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Kansas Chapter 61 case summons
- This form is used, along with a Petition, to notify a defendant that a Limited Action case has been filed against them.
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Landlord/Tenant
Court Forms
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Legal Terminology
- This is a list of terms that are used on legal documents or in court.
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Disability Rights
Employment
Family Law
Health Care
Housing
Public Benefits
General
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Request no further contact from creditor
- This letter can be sent to a bill collector or creditor when you wish no further directcontact from them attempting to collect the debt. A debtor is allowed to make this request under the Fair Debt Collection Act. NOTE: The collector may choose to file a law suit as the debtor as a response to this letter, since that type of contact is not covered by this letter. No type of communication can prevent a creditor from filling a collection action.
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Debt and Debt Collection
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What to do when the Collector Calls
- This brochure contains informative tips for handling phone calls or other contacts by a collection agency or someone collecting a debt on behalf of another person. 10.08
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