Kansas
Fathers rights in Kansas are established by law to give dads the same rights mothers have long enjoyed. These legal rights relate to paternity, custody and child support.
Paternity: You have the right to request a paternity test to help establish that you are the childs father. This is the basis for securing the rest of your paternal rights in Kansas.
Custody: Kansas law gives you the right to seek custody of your children. There are various levels of custody including sole custody, joint custody and legal custody that gives you consistent visitation with your children. Even without physical custody, you have the right to help make decisions regarding the education, lifestyle, religion, medical care and activities of your kids.
Child Support: Fathers rights in Kansas are the same as those for mothers. If you have joint or sole physical custody of your children, you have the right to seek child support from their mother. The court will evaluate the financial situation of both parents and make a determination of the amount of child support to be provided.
These are your Kansas fathers rights defined by law. If you want help in securing them, contact a lawyer with solid experience protecting the rights of fathers in Kansas.