Sometimes when parents in Kansas separate or divorce, both parties will seek custody of the children. Unfortunately, this can cause a child custody battle to ensue. In these types of situations, physical child custody will be the most important issue for parents. The...
Child Custody
Why shared parenting could benefit both kids and parents
Going through a divorce is something that spouses never really expect to happen when they first get married. For many people, divorce is one of life’s most challenging experiences. For children, however, a parental divorce can be traumatic. It has been shown that...
How to prepare for a child custody hearing
A divorce is often the result of many disagreements among spouses. If those spouses are parents, they may fail to agree on child custody. Unfortunately, child custody matters in Kansas sometimes end up being litigated in court when parents can’t come to an agreement...
How to be a positive parent through a tough divorce
Parents in Kansas only want what’s best for their children. When going through a challenging divorce, parents may inadvertently spend much of their time focusing on the marital breakup. However, parents need to make sure that their children understand that just...
Factors for co-parents to consider in visitation schedules
Those who go through a divorce will be required to make an array of important decisions. For divorced parents, child custody is one of the main areas of concern. These days, joint custody is the most common arrangement for Kansas families. One important aspect of a...
What to do when a co-parent is uncooperative
For parents in Kansas and across the United States, ending a long-term marriage or relationship can cause much fear, doubt and uncertainty. For children, however, life may suddenly feel like a whirlwind of confusion and chaos. Shared parenting, or co-parenting, is one...
Strategies for creating a perfect parenting plan
The way that parents handle their divorce greatly affects what children take away from this event. Unfortunately, child custody disagreements can mean families will end up in a contentious court battle. However, creating a suitable parenting and child custody plan can...
Getting prepared for a difficult child custody case
In the state of Kansas, many contentious divorces also involve child custody battles, unfortunately. Most parents only want what is best for their kids, but if parents cannot come to an agreement on child custody, the case may go to trial. The proper preparation is...
How to effectively co-parent with a toxic ex-spouse
When parents in Kansas decide to divorce, many issues will inevitably arise that they had never previously considered. Spouses who go through an emotional divorce don’t often come out the other side on the best of terms. The divorce happened for a reason. Trying to...
How to make child custody mediation successful
In a divorce, issues often arise that lead to a great deal of contention. Child custody and parenting time are usually some of the most difficult matters for families to agree on. To help with this, parents in Kansas can undergo child custody mediation. Child custody...