Printable Format38-1541.
History: L. 1982, ch. 182, § 34; Repealed, L. 2006, ch. 200, § 120; January 1, 2007.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).