2014 Statute
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23-3203. In determining the issue of child custody, residency and parenting time, the court shall consider all relevant factors, including, but not limited to: (a) Each parent's role and involvement with the minor child before and after separation; (b) the desires of the child's parents as to custody or residency; (c) the desires of a child of sufficient age and maturity as to the child's custody or residency; (d) the age of the child; (e) the emotional and physical needs of the child; (f) the interaction and interrelationship of the child with parents, siblings and any other person who may significantly affect the child's best interests; (g) the child's adjustment to the child's home, school and community; (h) the willingness and ability of each parent to respect and appreciate the bond between the child and the other parent and to allow for a continuing relationship between the child and the other parent; (i) evidence of spousal abuse, either emotional or physical; (j) the ability of the parties to communicate, cooperate and manage parental duties; (k) the school activity schedule of the child; (l) the work schedule of the parties; (m) the location of the parties' residences and places of employment; (n) the location of the child's school; (o) whether a parent is subject to the registration requirements of the Kansas offender registration act, K.S.A. 22-4901 et seq., and amendments thereto, or any similar act in any other state, or under military or federal law; (p) whether a parent has been convicted of abuse of a child, K.S.A. 21-3609, prior to its repeal, or K.S.A. 2014 Supp. 21-5602, and amendments thereto; (q) whether a parent is residing with an individual who is subject to registration requirements of the Kansas offender registration act, K.S.A. 22-4901 et seq., and amendments thereto, or any similar act in any other state, or under military or federal law; and (r) whether a parent is residing with an individual who has been convicted of abuse of a child, K.S.A. 21-3609, prior to its repeal, or K.S.A. 2014 Supp. 21-5602, and amendments thereto. |
History: L. 2011, ch. 26, § 20; L. 2014, ch. 116, § 9; July 1. |
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