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Sun Tzu and the Temporary Order: Why Positioning is Everything by Kirby L. Minor, Child Custody Attorney in Lee's Summit

Victorious warriors win first and then go to war." In the arena of Missouri child custody, the first 30 days are your battlefield. Lee’s Summit attorney Kirby L. Minor explains how Sun Tzu’s principles of positioning and the 'high ground' apply to the Motion for Temporary Order (PDL), ensuring you win the legal positioning before the trial even begins.

Kirby Minor

24 hours ago2 min read

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The Sankin-Kōtai of Co-Parenting: How Strict Structure Prevents Conflict in Missouri Custody Cases by Kirby L. Minor, Lee's Summit Family Law Attorney

Can the 17th-century Japanese system of "alternate attendance" teach us how to reduce conflict in modern divorce? In this post, Lee’s Summit family law attorney Kirby L. Minor explains why strict, predictable schedules—much like the Tokugawa shogunate’s Sankin-Kōtai—are the most effective tools for protecting children and ensuring peace in Missouri custody cases. Discover how discipline and structure create the freedom for families to move forward.

Kirby Minor

1 day ago4 min read

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The Karate Kid Part III Strategy: Resisting Corruption and Staying True to Your Path by Kirby L. Minor, Family Law Attorney in Lee's Summit

In high-conflict custody battles, the other side may use manipulation and "no mercy" tactics to provoke you. Inspired by The Karate Kid Part III, Family Law Attorney Kirby L. Minor explains why the real battle isn't against the other parent—it’s against losing your principles. Learn how to stay grounded in Missouri family court, resist the "dark side" of legal warfare, and why staying true to your path is the ultimate strategic victory for your children.

Kirby Minor

May 73 min read

The Karate Kid Part II Strategy: Honor, Mercy, and Facing the Past After Divorce by Kirby L. Minor, Family Law Attorney in Lee's Summit

In the "unfamiliar territory" of post-divorce life, the lessons of The Karate Kid Part II provide a vital roadmap. Family Law Attorney Kirby L. Minor draws on his years of training in Japan to explore how facing the past with honor—rather than revenge—leads to true victory. Discover how to maintain emotional balance during a legal typhoon and why teaching your children "randori" for life’s challenges is the greatest legacy you can leave.

Kirby Minor

May 73 min read