Supervised visitation at the Johnson County District Court

In Johnson County, Legal custody, residency and parenting time. Kansas courts also use a parenting plan. cases go to the Johnson County District Court (10th Judicial District) (Domestic (domestic relations judges)).

How supervised visitation works here

Kansas law gives a parent the right to reasonable parenting time unless the court finds it would seriously endanger the child's physical, mental, moral or emotional health (K.S.A. 23-3208).
The court can order that exchanges or parenting time take place at a child exchange and visitation center (K.S.A. 23-3208), and domestic abuse is one of the factors the court weighs (K.S.A. 23-3203).
Johnson County Domestic Court Services offers supervised visitation and a supervised exchange program for families in Johnson County District Court.
Court mediation starts with an order from a judge or hearing officer, and fees are paid to the Clerk of the District Court.

Where family cases are heard

Johnson County Courthouse: 150 W Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061

Free help without a lawyer

Johnson County Law Library Self help family law links. County Administration Building, 111 S Cherry St, Olathe.

Court programs and resources

Domestic Court Services Mediation, family assessments, supervised visitation and a supervised exchange program for cases in Johnson County District Court.
Mediation for separated or divorced parents Needs a court order. Covers legal custody and parenting time. Phone 913-715-7400.

Forms and local rules

Establishing Parenting Time, Kansas Judicial Council Statewide parenting time forms. Page could not be opened during research, so contents were not checked.
Kansas Parenting Plan form Kansas Judicial Branch parenting plan form. Could not be opened during research.

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