Printable Format38-1582.
History: L. 1982, ch. 182, § 53; L. 1994, ch. 301, § 6; L. 1998, ch. 139, § 7; Repealed, L. 2006, ch. 200, § 120; January 1, 2007.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).