Divorce Laws and a Father's Rights in the State of Kansas
In Kansas, fathers have a right to ask the courts for custody and visitation of children during and after a divorce or separation, according to FOX Kansas. Kansas recognizes a father's right to parent his children. While parents' plans are taken into consideration, the courts ultimately decide issues of custody and visitation in Kansas.
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Custody
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According to Kansas law, as reported on Divorce Laws Info, Kansas does not favor the mother over the father in child custody decisions. In Kansas, a parent can have sole custody or joint custody. Sole physical custody means the child lives with the custodial parent. Sole legal custody means the custodial parent has a right to make decisions regarding the child. In a situation of joint custody, the parents share custody rights and responsibilities.
Visitation
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Visitation is when the non-custodial parent is given an opportunity to spend time with his child. Courts will order visitation and make a visitation schedule. If the custodial parent does not allow the other parent his court-ordered visitation, he must contact the court according to the Kansas Bar Association. Denial of visitation is not a reason to discontinue child support.
Mediation
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If the parties cannot agree on custody or visitation arrangements, they can voluntarily consult a mediator or the court can order one. A mediator, as defined by the Kansas Bar Association, is a neutral third party who is trained to help facilitate an agreement between feuding parties. If no agreement can be made through mediation, then the court will decide questions of custody and visitation.
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