38-113. History: L. 1889, ch. 134, § 2; R.S. 1923, 38-113; L. 1947, ch. 262, § 2; L. 1985, ch. 114, § 22; Repealed, L. 1990, ch. 145, § 38; July 1. Cross References to Related Sections: Kansas adoption and relinquishment act, see 59-2111 et seq. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Custody does not vest in corporation until acceptance as herein provided. Wilson v. Kansas Children's Home, 159 Kan. 325, 328, 329, 331, 332, 154 P.2d 137. 2. Cited; pendency of severance proceeding (K.S.A. 38-1581 et seq.) does not preclude relinquishment of parental rights under K.S.A. 38-125 et seq. In re A.W., 241 Kan. 810, 813, 816, 740 P.2d 82 (1987). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026