Parents' Rights Lawyers in Kansas City

Representing Parents Throughout Missouri & Kansas

When parents are involved in a child custody dispute, one of their main concerns is how the court will decide. Parents want to know that their child will be taken care of and that they will still have a role in their life. At Easter Shaw, LLC, we help parents address these concerns and pursue an arrangement that is best for everyone involved.

Parents who are facing a child custody matter should contact our firm to discuss their options. To speak with a lawyer at Easter Shaw, LLC, call (816) 208-0912 or submit a online contact form.

Understanding Parental Rights

Parents have a fundamental right to make decisions regarding their children. This right is called parental rights. Parental rights include decisions about a child's education, healthcare, religious upbringing, and more. Parents can also make decisions about the child's upbringing, such as where they will live.

In Missouri and Kansas, parents are granted equal rights in child custody cases. However, the courts will take into consideration the child's best interests when deciding how the child will be raised.

Parental Rights in Child Custody Cases

When parents are divorcing, the issue of child custody will almost always arise. When deciding child custody, the court will take the child's best interests into consideration. This means that the judge will determine what arrangement is in the child's best interests. This may include joint or sole custody.

When deciding custody, the court will take into consideration:

• Each parent's relationship with the child
• Each parent's ability to provide a nurturing environment
• Each parent's ability to provide financial support
• The child's preference, if they are mature enough to express an opinion
• The child's adjustment to their home, school, and community

When determining the child's best interests, the court will also look at:

• Evidence of domestic violence
• Evidence of substance abuse
• Evidence of child abuse or neglect
• Evidence of either parent's poor parenting skills

In addition, the court will consider:

• The child's age and health
• The child's preferences
• The child's relationship with parents, siblings, and other important people

Additionally, Missouri courts will consider:

• Each parent's work schedule
• The child's school, religious, and community ties
• Each parent's ability to provide a healthy environment

Ultimately, the court will decide the child's custody arrangement based on the child's best interests.

Contact Our Firm Today

When parents are involved in a custody dispute, they want to know that their child will be taken care of and that they will still have a role in their life. At Easter Shaw, LLC, we help parents address these concerns and pursue an arrangement that is best for everyone involved.

Parents who are facing a child custody matter should contact our firm to discuss their options. To speak with a lawyer at Easter Shaw, LLC, call (816) 208-0912 or submit a online contact form.