At what age in Kansas can a child decide which parent to live with?

At what age in Kansas can a child decide which parent to live with?

The judge will consider a child’s preference whenever the child is of sufficient age, maturity, and understanding. However, there’s no specific age when a child can choose to live with one parent over the other.

Can you move out of state if you have full legal custody?

Typically, a parent can’t move a child to another county or state without prior approval from the court that issued the original custody order. A judge could even change custody arrangements in favor of the noncustodial parent.

Can I leave the state if I have full custody?

Generally, a parent who has a permanent order for sole physical custody (also called “primary physical custody”) can move away with the children unless the other parent can show that the move would harm the children.

Can I take my child out of state for vacation without fathers permission?

If no custody order exists, a short trip without court permission is allowed under normal circumstances. If a non-custodial parent takes the child out of state without the custodial parent’s permission or the court’s permission, he or she may lose rights of the child if a custody determination does take place.

How does custody work when parents live in different states?

When parents live in different states, it is possible for both to share physical and legal custody of a child, or some other arrangement. When parents live far apart, a common arrangement is for the child to remain in one state for the school year and live with the other parent during the summer.

What happens if a parent moves out of state?

If you move without a court order or without the consent of the other party, a court may order you to return until it has considered the case. If there are relocation orders in place, moving may breach the order and the other parent may apply to enforce the order.