Proceedings in more than one state

59-30,265. Proceedings in more than one state. Except for a petition for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency or issuance of a protective order limited to property located in this state under K.S.A. 59-30,260(a)(1) or (2), and amendments thereto, if a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is filed in this state and in another state and neither petition has been dismissed or withdrawn, the following rules apply: (a) If the court in this state has jurisdiction under K.S.A. 59-30,259, and amendments thereto, it may proceed with the case unless a court in another state acquires jurisdiction under provisions similar to K.S.A. 59-30,259, and amendments thereto, before the appointment or issuance of the order. (b) If the court in this state does not have jurisdiction under K.S.A. 59-30,259, and amendments thereto, whether at the time the petition is filed or at any time before the appointment or issuance of the order, the court shall stay the proceeding and communicate with the court in the other state. If the court in the other state has jurisdiction, the court in this state shall dismiss the petition unless the court in the other state determines that the court in this state is a more appropriate forum. History: L. 2025, ch. 40, § 15; 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