Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Douglas County, Kansas:
- Where to file for child custody in Douglas County
- How to find or contact the Douglas County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find Douglas County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in Douglas County, Kansas
In Douglas County, child custody is handled by the Douglas County District Court
NAME OF COURT
Douglas County District Court
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
Judicial and Law Enforcement Center
111 East 11th Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
COURTHOUSE HOURS
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding court holidays.
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
No Childcare Available
Douglas County Child Custody Forms & Fees
Kansas Child Custody Forms Used in Douglas County
http://www.kansasjudicialcounc
Douglas County Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
To cost to file any family case is $195 except for protection from abuse or stalking, which is free of charge.
If you can't afford Douglas County court filing fees, see the Kansas filing fee waiver form at Law Help Interactive. If you have questions about this form, call Kansas Legal Services at 1-800-723-6953.
Get Help With Kansas Child Custody
Before you file legal papers, take some time to familiarize yourself with the resouces offered by your local court. Most courts now offer at least some materials and forms to help you understand and manage your child custody case. Even if you plan to work with a lawyer, it's smart to do some research before you turn things over. When you're ready to find a lawyer, the resources below can help you locate a child custody attorney near you.
Douglas County Family Court Self-Help Materials
Kansas Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
Douglas County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
Douglas County Child Custody Lawyers
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