Repealed

38-1541. History: L. 1982, ch. 182, § 34; Repealed, L. 2006, ch. 200, § 120; January 1, 2007. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "An Alternative for Grandparents Seeking Custody: Proceedings Under Kansas Code for Care of Children," Michael W. Laster, J.K.T.L.A., Vol. XIII, No. 5, 20-21 (1990). CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. One cannot be legal guardian unless made an interested party, or status as guardian requested. In re A.F., 13 Kan. App. 2d 232, 239, 767 P.2d 846 (1989). 2. Court-appointed special advocate (CASA) held not to have interested party status in child in need of care proceedings; grandparents' status examined. In re D.D.P., Jr., 249 Kan. 529, 531, 542, 819 P.2d 1212 (1991). 3. Cited in holding appeal from denial of motion to terminate parental rights appealable as an order of disposition. In re T.D.W., 18 Kan. App. 2d 286, 288, 850 P.2d 947 (1993). 4. Trial court may allow interested party to participate in hearing on termination of parental rights. In re J.D.D., 21 Kan. App. 2d 871, 908 P.2d 633 (1995). 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