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KS Stat § 23-3213 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 32 - Legal Custody, Residency And Parenting Plans|23-3213 Same; permanent; objectives; general outline, provisions.

23-3213. Same; permanent; objectives; general outline, provisions. (a) The objectives of the permanent parenting plan are to:(1) Establish a proper allocation of parental rights and responsibilities;(2) establish an appropriate working relationship between the parents such that matters regarding the health, education and welfare of their child is best determined;(3) provide for the child's physical care;(4) set forth an appropriate schedule of parenting time;(5) maintain the child's emotional stability;(6) provide for the child's changing needs as the child grows and matures in a way that minimizes the need for future modifications to the permanent parenting plan;(7) minimize the child's exposure to harmful parental conflict;(8) encourage the parents, where appropriate, to meet their responsibilities to their minor children through agreements in the permanent parenting plan, rather than by relying on judicial intervention; and(9) otherwise protect the best interests of the child.(b) A permanent parenting plan may consist of a general outline of how parental responsibilities and parenting time will be shared and may allow the parents to develop a more detailed agreement on an informal basis; however, a permanent parenting plan must set forth the following minimum provisions:(1) Designation of the legal custodial relationship of the child;(2) a schedule for the child's time with each parent, when appropriate;(3) a provision for a procedure by which disputes between the parents may be resolved without need for court intervention; and(4) if either parent is a service member, as defined in K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-3217, and amendments thereto, provisions for custody and parenting time upon military deployment, mobilization, temporary duty or unaccompanied tour of such service member.(c) A detailed permanent parenting plan shall include those provisions required by subsection (b), and may include, but need not be limited to, provisions relating to:(1) Residential schedule;(2) holiday, birthday and vacation planning;(3) weekends, including holidays and school inservice days preceding or following weekends;(4) allocation of parental rights and responsibilities regarding matters pertaining to the child's health, education and welfare;(5) sharing of and access to information regarding the child;(6) relocation of parents;(7) telephone access;(8) transportation; and(9) methods for resolving disputes.(d) The court shall develop a permanent parenting plan, which may include such detailed provisions as the court deems appropriate, when:(1) So requested by either parent; or(2) the parent or parents are unable to develop a parenting plan.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 27; L. 2008, ch. 151, § 2; May 22.
KS Stat § 23-3214 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 32 - Legal Custody, Residency And Parenting Plans|23-3214 Same; court information; classes; mediation; forms.

23-3214. Same; court information; classes; mediation; forms. (a) The court shall inform the parents, or require them to be informed, about:(1) How to prepare a parenting plan;(2) the impact of family dissolution on children and how the needs of children facing family dissolution can best be addressed;(3) the impact of domestic abuse on children, and resources for addressing domestic abuse; and(4) mediation or other nonjudicial procedures designed to help them achieve an agreement.(b) The court may require the parents to attend parent education classes.(c) If parents are unable to resolve issues and agree to a parenting plan, the court may require mediation, unless mediation is determined inappropriate in the particular case.(d) The clerk of the district court shall supply forms and information prescribed by the supreme court which may be used for submission of temporary and permanent parenting plans.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 28; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-3215 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 32 - Legal Custody, Residency And Parenting Plans|23-3215 Notification of other parent of certain events; failure, indirect civil contempt; material change in circumstances.

23-3215. Notification of other parent of certain events; failure, indirect civil contempt; material change in circumstances. (a) A parent entitled to legal custody of, or residency of, or parenting time with a child pursuant to K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-3201 through 23-3207 and 23-3218, and amendments thereto, shall give written notice to the other parent of one or more of the following events when such parent: (1) Is subject to the registration requirements of the Kansas offender registration act, K.S.A. 22-4901 et seq., and amendments thereto, or any similar act in any other state, or under military or federal law; (2) has been convicted of abuse of a child, K.S.A. 21-3609, prior to its repeal, or K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 21-5602, and amendments thereto; (3) is residing with an individual who is known by the parent to be subject to the registration requirements of the Kansas offender registration act, K.S.A. 22-4901 et seq., and amendments thereto, or any similar act in any other state, or under military or federal law; or (4) is residing with an individual who is known by the parent to have been convicted of abuse of a child, K.S.A. 21-3609, prior to its repeal, or K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 21-5602, and amendments thereto. Such notice shall be sent by restricted mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the other parent within 14 days following such event.(b) Failure to give notice as required by subsection (a) is an indirect civil contempt punishable as provided by law. In addition, the court may assess, against the parent required to give notice, reasonable attorney fees and any other expenses incurred by the other parent by reason of the failure to give notice.(c) An event described in subsection (a) may be considered a material change of circumstances which justifies modification of a prior order of legal custody, residency, child support or parenting time.History: L. 2005, ch. 154, § 1; L. 2010, ch. 135, § 177; L. 2011, ch. 26, § 45; L. 2012, ch. 162, § 50; May 31.
KS Stat § 23-3218 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 32 - Legal Custody, Residency And Parenting Plans|23-3218 Modification of child custody, residency, visitation and parenting time; examination of parties.

23-3218. Modification of child custody, residency, visitation and parenting time; examination of parties. (a) Subject to the provisions of the uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act (K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,101 through 23-37,405, and amendments thereto), the court may change or modify any prior order of custody, residency, visitation and parenting time, when a material change of circumstances is shown, but no ex parte order shall have the effect of changing residency of a minor child from the parent who has had the sole de facto residency of the child to the other parent unless there is sworn testimony to support a showing of extraordinary circumstances. If an interlocutory order is issued ex parte, the court shall hear a motion to vacate or modify the order within 15 days of the date that a party requests a hearing whether to vacate or modify the order.(b) The court may order physical or mental examinations of the parties if requested pursuant to K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 60-235, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2011, ch. 26, § 26; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-3219 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 32 - Legal Custody, Residency And Parenting Plans|23-3219 Modification of final order; specify factual allegations.

23-3219. Modification of final order; specify factual allegations. (a) A party filing a motion to modify a final order pertaining to child custody or residential placement pursuant to article 22, 27 or 32 of chapter 23 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, shall include with specificity in the verified motion, or in an accompanying affidavit, all known factual allegations which constitute the basis for the change of custody or residential placement. If the court finds that the allegations set forth in the motion or the accompanying affidavit fail to establish a prima facie case, the court shall deny the motion. If the court finds that the motion establishes a prima facie case, the matter may be tried on factual issues.(b) In the event the court is asked to issue an ex parte order modifying a final child custody or residential placement order based on alleged emergency circumstances, the court shall:(1) Attempt to have the nonmoving party's counsel, if any, present before taking up the matter.(2) Set the matter for review hearing at the earliest possible court setting after issuance of the ex parte order, but in no case later than 15 days after issuance.(3) Require personal service of the order and notice of review hearing on the nonmoving party.No ex parte order modifying a final custody or residential placement order shall be entered without sworn testimony to support a showing of the alleged emergency.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 30; L. 2012, ch. 162, § 51; May 31.
KS Stat § 23-3220 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 32 - Legal Custody, Residency And Parenting Plans|23-3220 Modifications to orders enforced under title IV-D programs.

23-3220. Modifications to orders enforced under title IV-D programs. Motions to modify legal custody, residency, visitation rights or parenting time in proceedings where support obligations are enforced under part D of title IV of the federal social security act (42 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.), as amended, shall be considered proceedings in connection with the administration of the title IV-D program for the sole purpose of disclosing information necessary to obtain service of process on the parent with physical custody of the child.History: L. 2011, ch. 26, § 27; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-3221 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 32 - Legal Custody, Residency And Parenting Plans|23-3221 Modification of parenting time order.

23-3221. Modification of parenting time  order. (a) The court may modify an order granting or denying parenting time whenever modification would serve the best interests of the child.(b) Repeated unreasonable denial of or interference with  parenting time granted  under this article may be considered a material change of circumstances which justifies modification of a prior order of legal custody, residency or parenting time.(c) Any party may petition the court to modify an order granting  parenting time to require that the exchange or transfer of children for  parenting time take place at a child exchange and visitation center, as established in K.S.A. 75-720, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2011, ch. 26, § 28; L. 2012, ch. 162, § 52; May 31.
KS Stat § 23-3222 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 32 - Legal Custody, Residency And Parenting Plans|23-3222 Change in child's residence; notice; effect; exceptions.

23-3222. Change in child's residence; notice; effect; exceptions. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), a parent entitled to legal custody or residency of or parenting time with a child under this article shall give written notice to the other parent not less than 30 days prior to: (1) Changing the residence of the child; or (2) removing the child from this state for a period of time exceeding 90 days. Such notice shall be sent by restricted mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the other parent.(b) Failure to give notice as required by subsection (a) is an indirect civil contempt punishable as provided by law. In addition, the court may assess, against the parent required to give notice, reasonable attorney fees and any other expenses incurred by the other parent by reason of the failure to give notice.(c) A change of the residence or the removal of a child as described in subsection (a) may be considered a material change of circumstances which justifies modification of a prior order of legal custody, residency, child support or parenting time. In determining any motion seeking a modification of a prior order based on change of residence or removal as described in (a), the court shall consider all factors the court deems appropriate including, but not limited to: (1) The effect of the move on the best interests of the child; (2) the effect of the move on any party having rights granted under this article; and (3) the increased cost the move will impose on any party seeking to exercise rights granted under this article.(d) A parent entitled to the legal custody or residency of a child under this article shall not be required to give the notice required by this section to the other parent when the other parent has been convicted of any crime specified in article 34, 35 or 36 of chapter 21 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, prior to their repeal, or K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 21-5401 through 21-5609, 21-6104, 21-6325, 21-6326 or 21-6419 through 21-6422, and amendments thereto, in which the child is the victim of such crime.History: L. 1984, ch. 213, § 1; L. 1996, ch. 188, § 5; L. 2000, ch. 171, § 21; L. 2011, ch. 26, § 44; L. 2011, ch. 91, § 25; L. 2012, ch. 162, § 53; L. 2015, ch. 94, § 11; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-3301 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 33 - Third-party Visitation|23-3301 Grandparent and stepparent visitation rights.

23-3301. Grandparent and stepparent visitation rights. (a) In an action under article 27 of chapter 23 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, grandparents and stepparents may be granted visitation rights.(b) The district court may grant the grandparents of an unmarried minor child reasonable visitation rights to the child during the child's minority upon a finding that the visitation rights would be in the child's best interests and when a substantial relationship between the child and the grandparent has been established.(c) The district court may grant the parents of a deceased person visitation rights, or may enforce visitation rights previously granted, pursuant to this section, even if the surviving parent has remarried and the surviving parent's spouse has adopted the child. Visitation rights may be granted pursuant to this subsection without regard to whether the adoption of the child occurred before or after the effective date of this act.History: L. 2011, ch. 26, § 29; L. 2012, ch. 162, § 54; May 31.
KS Stat § 23-3302 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 33 - Third-party Visitation|23-3302 Same; modification; enforcement; child exchange and visitation centers.

23-3302. Same; modification; enforcement; child exchange and visitation centers. (a) The court may modify an order granting or denying parenting time or visitation rights whenever modification would serve the best interests of the child.(b) Repeated unreasonable denial of or interference with visitation rights or parenting time granted under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-2711, and amendments thereto, may be considered a material change of circumstances which justifies modification of a prior order of legal custody, residency or visitation rights.(c) (1) The court may order exchange or visitation to take place at a child exchange and visitation center, as established in K.S.A. 75-720, and amendments thereto.(2) Any party may petition the court to modify an order granting visitation rights to require that the exchange or transfer of children for visitation take place at a child exchange and visitation center, as established in K.S.A. 75-720, and amendments thereto. The court may modify an order granting visitation whenever modification would serve the best interests of the child.History: L. 1971, ch. 149, § 1; L. 1982, ch. 182, § 149; L. 1984, ch. 152, § 1; L. 2012, ch. 162, § 55; May 31.
KS Stat § 23-3303 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 33 - Third-party Visitation|23-3303 Same; action to enforce rights.

23-3303. Same; action to enforce rights. An action for reasonable visitation rights of grandparents as provided by this act shall be brought in the county in which the child resides with the child's parent, guardian or other person having lawful custody. The court shall fix the time and date for a hearing on the petition and shall prescribe the manner of giving notice thereof to interested persons.History: L. 1971, ch. 149, § 2; L. 1984, ch. 152, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-3304 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 33 - Third-party Visitation|23-3304 Same; costs and attorney fees.

23-3304. Same; costs and attorney fees. Costs and reasonable attorney fees shall be awarded to the respondent in an action filed pursuant to K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 22-3302* et seq., and amendments thereto, unless the court determines that justice and equity otherwise require.History: L. 1971, ch. 149, § 3; L. 1984, ch. 152, § 3; L. 2012, ch. 162, § 56; May 31.* Reference should be to 23-3301.
KS Stat § 23-3403 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 34 - Enforcement Of Visitation And Parenting Time|23-3403 Orders; enforcement.

23-3403. Orders; enforcement. (a) Any  custody or parenting time order, or order relating to the best interests of a child, issued pursuant to the revised Kansas code for care of children or the revised Kansas juvenile justice code, shall take precedence over any order under  article 32 or 33 of chapter 23 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, or K.S.A. 60-1610, prior to its repeal, until jurisdiction under the revised Kansas code for care of children or the revised Kansas juvenile justice code is terminated.(b) An order granting visitation rights under article 33 of chapter 23 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, or parenting time  under article 32 of chapter 23 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, may be enforced in accordance with the uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act, or this article.History: L. 2011, ch. 26, § 36; L. 2011, ch. 91, § 40; L. 2012, ch. 162, § 57; May 31.
KS Stat § 23-3501 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 35 - Alternative Dispute Resolution|23-3501 Mediation; defined.

23-3501. Mediation; defined. Mediation under this section is the process by which a neutral mediator appointed by the court, or by a hearing officer, assists the parties in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement as to issues of child custody, residency, visitation, parenting time, division of property or other issues. The role of the mediator is to aid the parties in identifying the issues, reducing misunderstandings, clarifying priorities, exploring areas of compromise and finding points of agreement. An agreement reached by the parties is to be based on the decisions of the parties and not the decisions of the mediator.History: L. 1985, ch. 147, § 1; L. 1986, ch. 138, § 2; L. 2000, ch. 171, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-3502 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 35 - Alternative Dispute Resolution|23-3502 Same; when ordered; appointment and qualifications of mediator.

23-3502. Same; when ordered; appointment and qualifications of mediator. (a) The court or hearing officer may order mediation of any contested issue of child custody, residency, visitation, parenting time, division of property or other issues, at any time, upon motion of a party or on the court's own motion.(b) If the court or hearing officer orders mediation under subsection (a), the court or hearing officer shall appoint a mediator, taking into consideration the following:(1) An agreement by the parties to have a specific mediator appointed by the court or hearing officer;(2) the nature and extent of any relationships the mediator may have with the parties and any personal, financial or other interests the mediator may have which could result in bias or a conflict of interest;(3) the mediator's knowledge of (A) the Kansas judicial system and the procedure used in domestic relations cases, (B) other resources in the community to which parties can be referred for assistance, (C) child development, (D) clinical issues relating to children, (E) the effects of divorce on children and (F) the psychology of families; and(4) the mediator's training and experience in the process and techniques of mediation.History: L. 1985, ch. 147, § 2; L. 1986, ch. 138, § 3; L. 2000, ch. 171, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-3503 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 35 - Alternative Dispute Resolution|23-3503 Duties of mediator.

23-3503. Duties of mediator. (a) A mediator appointed under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-3502, and amendments thereto, shall:(1) Inform the parties of the costs of mediation;(2) advise the parties that the mediator does not represent either or both of the parties;(3) define and describe the process of mediation to the parties;(4) disclose the nature and extent of any relationships with the parties and any personal, financial or other interests which could result in bias or a conflict of interest;(5) advise each of the parties to obtain independent legal advice;(6) allow only the parties to attend the mediation sessions;(7) disclose to the parties' attorneys any factual documentation revealed during the mediation if at the end of the mediation process the disclosure is agreed to by the parties;(8) ensure that the parties consider fully the best interests of the children and that the parties understand the consequences of any decision they reach concerning the children; and(9) inform the parties of the extent to which information obtained from and about the participants through the mediation process is not privileged and may be subject to disclosure.(b) The mediator may meet with the children of any party and, with the consent of the parties, may meet with other persons.(c) The mediator shall make a written summary of any understanding reached by the parties. A copy of the summary shall be provided to the parties and their attorneys, if any. The mediator shall advise each party in writing to obtain legal assistance in drafting any agreement or for reviewing any agreement drafted by the other party. Any understanding reached by the parties as a result of mediation shall not be binding upon the parties nor admissible in court until it is reduced to writing, signed by the parties and their attorneys, if any, and approved by the court. If the parties are not represented by attorneys, the mediator shall provide to the court or hearing officer the written summary of any understanding signed by the parties, which, if approved by the court or hearing officer, shall be incorporated in the order of the court or hearing officer.(d) The mediator may act as a mediator in subsequent disputes between the parties. However, the mediator shall decline to act as attorney, counselor or psychotherapist for either party during or after the mediation or divorce proceedings unless the subsequent representation, counseling or treatment is clearly distinct from the mediation issues.History: L. 1985, ch. 147, § 3; L. 1986, ch. 138, § 4; July 1.