Basis for appointment of guardian for minor

59-30,128. Basis for appointment of guardian for minor. (a) A person becomes a guardian for a minor only on appointment by the court. (b) After a hearing under K.S.A. 59-30,130, and amendments thereto, the court may appoint a guardian for a minor who does not have a guardian if the court finds the appointment is in the minor's best interest and: (1) Each parent of the minor, after being fully informed of the nature and consequences of guardianship, consents; (2) all parental rights have been terminated; (3) there is clear and convincing evidence that the parents of the minor are unwilling, unable or unfit to exercise the powers the court is granting the guardian; or (4) there is clear and convincing evidence that highly unusual or extraordinary circumstances exist that cause the court to appoint the guardian over the objection of a parent of the minor. History: L. 2025, ch. 40, § 51; January 1, 2026. 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