Kansas Divorce Laws on Child Custody
Go to another Kansas divorce page...

(60-1610)(a)(3)
If the parties have entered into a parenting plan it shall be presumed that the agreement is in the best interest of the child, unless specific findings prove otherwise. The court shall determine custody of a child in accordance with the best interests of the child, considering the following factors, among others:

1. The length of time that the child has been under the actual care and control of any person other than a parent and the circumstances relating thereto;

2. The desires of the child's parents as to custody or residency;

3. The desires of the child as to the child's custody or residency;

4. The interaction and interrelationship of the child with parents, siblings and any other person who may significantly affect the child's best interests;

5. The child's adjustment to the child's home, school and community;

6. The willingness and ability of each parent to respect and appreciate the bond between the child and the other parent and to allow for a continuing relationship between the child and the other parent; and

7. Evidence of spousal abuse.

The court shows a preference for joint legal custody over sole legal custody in (60-1610)(a)(4)

Find out more about general child custody laws.

 

If your divorce is uncontested, we would love to guide you through the process from beginning to end. Learn more about how our uncontested divorce services can help you through your divorce.

Go to:
Kansas General Divorce Laws
Kansas Alimony Laws
Kansas Child Custody Laws
Kansas Child Support Laws
Kansas Property Division Laws

 

© Help Yourself Divorce 2002-2008

 

IMPORTANT: Help Yourself Divorce is a paralegal service, not a law firm. Please don't rely on this information for legal advice. Seek help from an attorney if you need legal advice.

This information has been summarized from the Kansas statutes. You can find the full-text version of these and other Kansas divorce statutes online here: Kansas divorce laws (when you get there, go to "Chapter 60 - Procedure, Civil" under the Table of Contents, then go to "Article 16 - Divorce and Maintenance").