Repealed

38-1582. History: L. 1982, ch. 182, § 53; L. 1994, ch. 301, § 6; L. 1998, ch. 139, § 7; Repealed, L. 2006, ch. 200, § 120; January 1, 2007. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "The Effect of Domestic Violence on Parental Rights in Kansas after In re Adoption of A.P.," Amy E. Wilbur, 39 W.L.J. 288 (2000). CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited; parent must be afforded opportunity to be present at severance hearing. In re S.M., 12 Kan. App. 2d 255, 257, 738 P.2d 883 (1987). 2. Due process requires service on nearest blood relative where parent cannot be located with due diligence. In re L.S., 14 Kan. App. 2d 261, 263, 788 P.2d 875 (1990). 3. Parents denied due process by notice defects surrounding motion to terminate rights. In re H.C., 23 Kan. App. 2d 955, 958, 939 P.2d 937 (1997). 4. Under facts, short notice prior to hearing on service by publication did not prejudice mother. In re J.H., 25 Kan. App. 2d 372, 382, 384, 962 P.2d 1127 (1998). 5. Due diligence requirement of attempting to locate and serve interested parties not met. In re S.R., 34 Kan. App. 2d 202, 116 P.3d 43 (2005). 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