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2-2-3 vs 2-2-5-5 Custody Schedule in Kansas: Which Works Better
Compare the 2-2-3 and 2-2-5-5 custody schedules used in Kansas courts, plus alternating weeks. Pros, cons, and how each affects child support.
Alternatives to Hiring a Custody Attorney in Kansas
Five practical alternatives to a full-retainer custody attorney in Kansas — from process guides and unbundled legal services to legal aid and mediatio…
Best Custody Planning Tool for Self-Represented Parents in Kansas
The best custody planning resource for Kansas parents representing themselves — comparing process guides, free forms, apps, and attorney consultations…
Best Interests of the Child in Kansas: The 18 Factors Judges Evaluate
Kansas judges decide custody using 18 statutory factors under K.S.A. 23-3203. Here's what each factor means and how courts actually weigh them.
Building a Parenting Plan in Kansas
Kansas requires a parenting plan in every custody case. Here's what must be included, what most parents miss, and how to build a plan that holds up in…
Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in Kansas?
Kansas has no age when children choose custody. Courts consider a child's preference as one of 18 factors. Here's how it actually works.
Child Support with 50/50 Custody in Kansas: Direct vs Shared Expense
Even with equal parenting time, one parent usually pays child support in Kansas. Here's how the Direct Expense and Shared Expense formulas work.
Custody Evaluations and Guardians Ad Litem in Kansas
When Kansas custody cases become highly contested, courts may appoint GALs or order custody evaluations. Learn what each involves, what they cost, and…
Domestic Violence and Custody in Kansas
How domestic violence affects custody outcomes in Kansas — protective orders, safety planning, supervised visitation, and what the court evaluates und…
Emergency Custody Orders in Kansas: Ex Parte and Temporary Orders
Kansas has a narrow emergency exception when a child faces immediate harm. Learn the process, timelines, and what courts require.