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        Document Free Paternity Information - This site gives you an overview of paternity law but directs you to buy the paternity court forms. If you want to file without an attorney, it is worthwhile to buy the forms.  
        Document Kansas Parenting Plan - This is a form that can be filled in on computer to prepare a Kansas Parenting Plan. It can be used by parents who are in agreement to complete together and file with the Court or it can be used by one parent to make a proposal to the Court for a Parenting Plan. If used to seek a court order, it must be accompanied by a Motion for Parenting Time and other required documents.  Visitation
        Document Kansas Parenting Plan Development - This is information from the Kansas Court website on developing parenting plans.  Visitation
        Document Kansas Paternity - Brief explanation of when and why it is necessary to establish paternity, the father of a child. Each child has the right to two parents and, even if the parents aren't married or have never lived together, the child's right to a father is absolute. In addition, a father has the right to access or visitation. While the information here assumes the mother will begin the paternity action, it is equally common for the father to file with the court a petition to find him the father of his child. 
        Document Kansas Paternity Statutes - Here are the statutes that relate to paternity. It is not meant to answer all your questions and you may not find information that relates to your specific situation. It is only meant as a guide to Kansas laws 
        Document Placing Father on the Birth Certificate - Once paternity has been established by court order, it is important to place the father's name on the birth certificate. This site will explain the process and provide forms to get it done. There is a fee to amend the birth certificate and the site will guide you to that information as well. 

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