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Judges can award either type of custody to one parent, both parents, or a combination. Joint legal custody means that both parents have an equal right to make decisions regarding the child's wellbeing. If parents can't agree on a particular issue, the court will decide for them.

In Kansas, courts will order custody based on the best interests of the child with joint custody being the preferred arrangement. Joint custody in Kansas often entails parents sharing the responsibilities of legal custody, meaning that they are jointly responsible for making major decisions about their child's life.

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In Kansas, sole physical custody is given to the parent with whom the children spend the most time. Kansas shared physical custody: Each parent has significant periods of physical custody, which allows them frequent and continuing contact with their children.

To award sole legal custody to a parent, the judge must find that it is not in the child's best interests for both parents to have equal rights in making decisions about the child. The court record must include specific findings of fact supporting the decision to award sole legal custody.

In Kansas, you must file either a divorce, protection order, or parentage lawsuit to have custody issues decided. Generally, you can file any of these lawsuits in the county where you live. If the other parent lives in a different county, you can also file the lawsuit in the county where they live.