Repealed

38-1301. History: L. 1978, ch. 231, § 1; Repealed, L. 2000, ch. 171, § 84; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Act not applicable to habeas corpus action filed prior to the act's effective date (dissenting opinion). Beebe v. Chavez, 226 K.591, 603, 602 P.2d 1279. 2. California court held to have continuing jurisdiction over custody matter involving minor children. Johnson v. Melback, 5 Kan. App. 2d 69, 73, 612 P.2d 188. 3. Case dealing with child custody where divorce granted in Kansas and children subsequently moved out of state; question of jurisdiction to change custody while children temporarily in Kansas. Larsen v. Larsen, 5 Kan. App. 2d 284, 286, 292, 615 P.2d 806. 4. Stay of enforcement of temporary order upheld when enforcement would seriously harm child. Kaiser v. McClendon, 6 Kan. App. 2d 569, 570, 572, 631 P.2d 251 (1981). 5. Cited; unconstitutional to allow award of child custody to nonparents unless parents found unfit. Sheppard v. Sheppard, 230 Kan. 146, 153, 630 P.2d 1121 (1981). 6. Temporary custody order from foreign jurisdiction is enforceable in Kansas court under Kansas Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction act. Kaiser v. McClendon, 230 Kan. 472, 631 P.2d 251 (1981). 7. Occasional visitation by child not significant connection with this state sufficient to establish jurisdiction for change in custody; dissent. Bills v. Murdock, 232 Kan. 237, 239, 242, 244, 247, 249, 654 P.2d 406 (1982). 8. Act inapplicable to adoption prior to effective date. In re Adoption of Hobson, 8 Kan. App. 2d 772, 775, 667 P.2d 911 (1983). 9. Purpose of act is to limit jurisdiction, not expand it; no jurisdiction where parties reside elsewhere. Hart v. Hart, 236 Kan. 856, 858, 695 P.2d 1285 (1985). 10. Avoiding interstate jurisdictional disputes and promoting child's best interests among purposes of UCCJA. In re Wicks, 10 Kan. App. 2d 124, 126, 693 P.2d 481 (1985). 11. Cited; in view of state concern for welfare of children, legitimate public interest in parent's psychiatric history exists. Werner v. Kliewer, 238 Kan. 289, 296, 710 P.2d 1250 (1985). 12. Act does not grant court subject matter jurisdiction to adjudicate child support or other monetary obligation. Warwick v. Gluck, 12 Kan. App. 2d 563, 566, 751 P.2d 1042 (1988). 13. All actions involving child custody jurisdiction issues must be considered in conjunction with UCCJA. In re Marriage of Nasica, 12 Kan. App. 2d 794, 795, 758 P.2d 240 (1988). 14. Applicability of minimum contacts rule in K.S.A. 60-308(b) to termination of parental rights (K.S.A. 38-1581 et seq.) determined. In re M.L.K., 13 Kan. App. 2d 251, 254, 768 P.2d 316 (1989). 15. Act is Kansas counterpart to uniform child custody jurisdictional act (UCCJA) adopted by commissioners on uniform state laws. In re Marriage of Mosier, 251 Kan. 490, 836 P.2d 1158 (1992). 16. Child welfare purposes of act set out herein; act applicable to proceedings for termination of parental rights. In re L.C., 18 Kan. App. 2d 627, 633, 857 P.2d 1375 (1993). 17. Cited; whether the UCCJA (K.S.A. 38-1301 et seq.) applies to adoptions examined; jurisdiction, inconvenient forum examined. In re Adoption of Baby Girl B, 19 Kan. App. 2d 283, 286, 867 P.2d 1074 (1994). 18. Post judgment motions for reconsideration filed without challenging jurisdiction waived lack of personal jurisdiction defense. Carrington v. Unseld, 22 Kan. App. 2d 815, 818, 923 P.2d 1052 (1996). 19. "Parent" broadly construed in K.S.A. 38-1501 et seq. to avoid undue limitation on state's power in parental rights termination case. In re A.N.P., 23 Kan. App. 2d 686, 687, 934 P.2d 995 (1997). 20. Trial court properly entered custody order where initial decree was based on parties written stipulation without evidentiary hearing. In re Marriage of Perry, 25 Kan. App. 2d 447, 962 P.2d 1140 (1998). 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