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KS Stat § 23-37,208 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 37 - Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (uccjea)|23-37,208 Jurisdiction declines by reason of conduct.

23-37,208. Jurisdiction declines by reason of conduct. (UCCJEA 208). (a) Except as otherwise provided in K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,204, and amendments thereto, or by other law of this state, if a court of this state has jurisdiction under this act because a person seeking to invoke its jurisdiction has engaged in unjustifiable conduct, the court shall decline to exercise its jurisdiction unless:(1) The parents and all persons acting as parents have acquiesced in the exercise of jurisdiction;(2) a court of the state otherwise having jurisdiction under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,201 through 23-37,203, and amendments thereto, determines that this state is a more appropriate forum under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,207, and amendments thereto; or(3) no court of any other state would have jurisdiction under the criteria specified in K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,201 through 23-37,203, and amendments thereto.(b) If a court of this state declines to exercise its jurisdiction pursuant to subsection (a), it may fashion an appropriate remedy to ensure the safety of the child and prevent a repetition of the unjustifiable conduct, including staying the proceeding until a child-custody proceeding is commenced in a court having jurisdiction under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,201 through 23-37,203, and amendments thereto.(c) If a court dismisses a petition or stays a proceeding because it declines to exercise its jurisdiction pursuant to subsection (a), it shall assess against the party seeking to invoke its jurisdiction necessary and reasonable expenses including costs, communication expenses, attorney fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travel expenses, and child care during the course of the proceedings, unless the party from whom fees are sought establishes that the assessment would be clearly inappropriate. The court may not assess fees, costs, or expenses against this state unless authorized by law other than this act.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 50; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-37,209 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 37 - Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (uccjea)|23-37,209 Information to be submitted to court.

23-37,209. Information to be submitted to court. (UCCJEA 209). (a) Subject to subsection (e), in a child-custody proceeding, each party, in its first pleading or in an attached affidavit, shall give information, if reasonably ascertainable, under oath as to the child's present address or whereabouts, the places where the child has lived during the last five years, and the names and present addresses of the persons with whom the child has lived during that period. The pleading or affidavit must state whether the party:(1) Has participated, as a party or witness or in any other capacity, in any other proceeding concerning the custody of or visitation with the child and, if so, identify the court, the case number, and the date of the child-custody determination, if any;(2) knows of any proceeding that could affect the current proceeding, including proceedings for enforcement and proceedings relating to domestic violence, protective orders, termination of parental rights, and adoptions and, if so, identify the court, the case number, and the nature of the proceeding; and(3) knows the names and addresses of any person not a party to the proceeding who has physical custody of the child or claims rights of legal custody or physical custody of, or visitation with, the child and, if so, the names and addresses of those persons.(b) If the information required by subsection (a) is not furnished, the court, upon motion of a party or its own motion, may stay the proceeding until the information is furnished.(c) If the declaration as to any of the items described in subsection (a)(1) through (3) is in the affirmative, the declarant shall give additional information under oath as required by the court. The court may examine the parties under oath as to details of the information furnished and other matters pertinent to the court's jurisdiction and the disposition of the case.(d) Each party has a continuing duty to inform the court of any proceeding in this or any other state that could affect the current proceeding.(e) If a party alleges in an affidavit or a pleading under oath that the health, safety, or liberty of a party or child would be jeopardized by disclosure of identifying information, the information must be sealed and may not be disclosed to the other party or the public unless the court orders the disclosure to be made after a hearing in which the court takes into consideration the health, safety, or liberty of the party or child and determines that the disclosure is in the interest of justice.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 51; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-37,210 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 37 - Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (uccjea)|23-37,210 Appearance to parties and child.

23-37,210. Appearance to parties and child. (UCCJEA 210). (a) In a child-custody proceeding in this state, the court may order a party to the proceeding who is in this state to appear before the court in person with or without the child. The court may order any person who is in this state and who has physical custody or control of the child to appear in person with the child.(b) If a party to a child-custody proceeding whose presence is desired by the court is outside this state, the court may order that a notice given pursuant to K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,108, and amendments thereto, include a statement directing the party to appear in person with or without the child and informing the party that failure to appear may result in a decision adverse to the party.(c) The court may enter any orders necessary to ensure the safety of the child and of any person ordered to appear under this section.(d) If a party to a child-custody proceeding who is outside this state is directed to appear under subsection (b) or desires to appear personally before the court with or without the child, the court may require another party to pay reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses of the party so appearing and of the child.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 52; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-37,301 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 37 - Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (uccjea)|23-37,301 Definitions; enforcement.

23-37,301. Definitions; enforcement. (UCCJEA 301). In K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,301 through 23-37,317, and amendments thereto:(1) "Petitioner" means a person who seeks enforcement of an order for return of a child under the Hague Convention on the civil aspects of international child abduction or enforcement of a child-custody determination.(2) "Respondent" means a person against whom a proceeding has been commenced for enforcement of an order for return of a child under the Hague Convention on the civil aspects of international child abduction or enforcement of a child-custody determination.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 53; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-37,302 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 37 - Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (uccjea)|23-37,302 Enforcement under Hague Convention.

23-37,302. Enforcement under Hague Convention. (UCCJEA 302). Under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,201 through 23-37,317, and amendments thereto, a court of this state may enforce an order for the return of the child made under the Hague Convention on the civil aspects of international child abduction as if it were a child-custody determination.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 54; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-37,303 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 37 - Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (uccjea)|23-37,303 Duty to enforce.

23-37,303. Duty to enforce. (UCCJEA 303). (a) A court of this state shall recognize and enforce a child-custody determination of a court of another state if the latter court exercised jurisdiction in substantial conformity with this act or the determination was made under factual circumstances meeting the jurisdictional standards of this act and the determination has not been modified in accordance with this act.(b) A court of this state may utilize any remedy available under other law of this state to enforce a child-custody determination made by a court of another state. The remedies provided in K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,301 through 23-37,317, and amendments thereto, are cumulative and do not affect the availability of other remedies to enforce a child-custody determination.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 55; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-37,304 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 37 - Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (uccjea)|23-37,304 Temporary visitation.

23-37,304. Temporary visitation. (UCCJEA 304). (a) A court of this state which does not have jurisdiction to modify a child-custody determination, may issue a temporary order enforcing:(1) A visitation schedule made by a court of another state; or(2) the visitation provisions of a child-custody determination of another state that does not provide for a specific visitation schedule.(b) If a court of this state makes an order under subsection (a)(2), it shall specify in the order a period that it considers adequate to allow the petitioner to obtain an order from a court having jurisdiction under the criteria specified in K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,201 through 23-37,210, and amendments thereto. The order remains in effect until an order is obtained from the other court or the period expires.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 56; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-37,306 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 37 - Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (uccjea)|23-37,306 Enforcement of registered determination.

23-37,306. Enforcement of registered determination. (UCCJEA 306). (a) A court of this state may grant any relief normally available under the law of this state to enforce a registered child-custody determination made by a court of another state.(b) A court of this state shall recognize and enforce, but may not modify, except in accordance with K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,201 through 23-37,210, and amendments thereto, a registered child-custody determination of a court of another state.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 58; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-37,307 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 37 - Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (uccjea)|23-37,307 Simultaneous proceedings.

23-37,307. Simultaneous proceedings. (UCCJEA 307). If a proceeding for enforcement under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,301 through 23-37,317, and amendments thereto, is commenced in a court of this state and the court determines that a proceeding to modify the determination is pending in a court of another state having jurisdiction to modify the determination under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,201 through 23-37,210, and amendments thereto, the enforcing court shall immediately communicate with the modifying court. The proceeding for enforcement continues unless the enforcing court, after consultation with the modifying court, stays or dismisses the proceeding.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 59; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-37,309 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 37 - Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (uccjea)|23-37,309 Service of petition and order.

23-37,309. Service of petition and order. (UCCJEA 309). Except as otherwise provided in K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,311, and amendments thereto, the petition and order must be served, by any method authorized by the law of this state, upon respondent and any person who has physical custody of the child.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 61; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-37,310 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 37 - Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (uccjea)|23-37,310 Hearing and order.

23-37,310. Hearing and order. (UCCJEA 310). (a) Unless the court issues a temporary emergency order pursuant to K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,204, and amendments thereto, upon a finding that a petitioner is entitled to immediate physical custody of the child, the court shall order that the petitioner may take immediate physical custody of the child unless the respondent establishes that:(1) The child-custody determination has not been registered and confirmed under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,305, and amendments thereto, and that:(A) The issuing court did not have jurisdiction under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,201 through 23-37,210, and amendments thereto;(B) the child-custody determination for which enforcement is sought has been vacated, stayed, or modified by a court of a state having jurisdiction to do so under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,201 through 23-37,210, and amendments thereto; or(C) the respondent was entitled to notice, but notice was not given in accordance with the standards of K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,108, and amendments thereto, in the proceedings before the court that issued the order for which enforcement is sought; or(2) the child-custody determination for which enforcement is sought was registered and confirmed under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,305, and amendments thereto, but has been vacated, stayed, or modified by a court of a state having jurisdiction to do so under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,201 through 23-37,210, and amendments thereto.(b) The court shall award the fees, costs, and expenses authorized under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,312, and amendments thereto, and may grant additional relief, including a request for the assistance of law enforcement officials, and set a further hearing to determine whether additional relief is appropriate.(c) If a party called to testify refuses to answer on the ground that the testimony may be self-incriminating, the court may draw an adverse inference from the refusal.(d) A privilege against disclosure of communications between spouses and a defense of immunity based on the relationship of husband and wife or parent and child may not be invoked in a proceeding under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,301 through 23-37,317, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 62; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-37,311 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 37 - Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (uccjea)|23-37,311 Warrant to take physical custody of child.

23-37,311. Warrant to take physical custody of child. (UCCJEA 311). (a) Upon the filing of a petition seeking enforcement of a child-custody determination, the petitioner may file a verified application for the issuance of a warrant to take physical custody of the child if the child is immediately likely to suffer serious physical harm or be removed from this state.(b) If the court, upon the testimony of the petitioner or other witness, finds that the child is imminently likely to suffer serious physical harm or be removed from this state, it may issue a warrant to take physical custody of the child. The petition must be heard on the next judicial day after the warrant is executed unless that date is impossible. In that event, the court shall hold the hearing on the first judicial day possible. The application for the warrant must include the statements required by subsection (b) of K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,308, and amendments thereto.(c) A warrant to take physical custody of a child must:(1) Recite the facts upon which a conclusion of imminent serious physical harm or removal from the jurisdiction is based;(2) direct law enforcement officers to take physical custody of the child immediately; and(3) provide for the placement of the child pending final relief.(d) The respondent must be served with the petition, warrant, and order immediately after the child is taken into physical custody.(e) A warrant to take physical custody of a child is enforceable throughout this state. If the court finds on the basis of the testimony of the petitioner or other witness that a less intrusive remedy is not effective, it may authorize law enforcement officers to enter private property to take physical custody of the child. If required by exigent circumstances of the case, the court may authorize law enforcement officers to make a forcible entry at any hour.(f) The court may impose conditions upon placement of a child to ensure the appearance of the child and the child's custodian.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 63; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-37,312 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 37 - Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (uccjea)|23-37,312 Costs, fees, and expenses.

23-37,312. Costs, fees, and expenses. (UCCJEA 312). (a) The court shall award the prevailing party, including a state, necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by or on behalf of the party, including costs, communication expenses, attorney fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travel expenses, and child care during the course of the proceedings, unless the party from whom fees or expenses are sought establishes that the award would be clearly inappropriate.(b) The court may not assess fees, costs, or expenses against a state unless authorized by law other than this act.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 64; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-37,313 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 37 - Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (uccjea)|23-37,313 Recognition and enforcement.

23-37,313. Recognition and enforcement. (UCCJEA 313). A court of this state shall accord full faith and credit to an order issued by another state and consistent with this act which enforces a child-custody determination by a court of another state unless the order has been vacated, stayed, or modified by a court having jurisdiction to do so under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,201 through 23-37,210, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 65; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-37,314 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 37 - Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (uccjea)|23-37,314 Appeals.

23-37,314. Appeals. (UCCJEA 314). An appeal may be taken from a final order in a proceeding under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,301 through 23-37,317, and amendments thereto, in accordance with expedited appellate procedures in other civil cases. Unless the court enters a temporary emergency order under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,204, and amendments thereto, the enforcing court may not stay an order enforcing a child-custody determination pending appeal.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 66; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-37,315 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 37 - Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (uccjea)|23-37,315 Role of prosecutor.

23-37,315. Role of prosecutor. (UCCJEA 315). (a) In a case arising under this act or involving the Hague Convention on the civil aspects of international child abduction, the prosecutor may take any lawful action, including resort to a proceeding under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,301 through 23-37,317, and amendments thereto, or any other available civil proceeding to locate a child, obtain the return of a child, or enforce a child-custody determination if there is:(1) An existing child-custody determination;(2) a request to do so from a court in a pending child-custody proceeding;(3) a reasonable belief that a criminal statute has been violated; or(4) a reasonable belief that the child has been wrongfully removed or retained in violation of the Hague Convention on the civil aspects of international child abduction.(b) A prosecutor acting under this section acts on behalf of the court and may not represent any party.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 67; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-37,316 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 37 - Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (uccjea)|23-37,316 Role of law enforcement.

23-37,316. Role of law enforcement. (UCCJEA 316). At the request of a prosecutor acting under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,315, and amendments thereto, a law enforcement officer may take any lawful action reasonably necessary to locate a child or a party and assist a prosecutor with responsibilities under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,315, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 68; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-37,317 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 37 - Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (uccjea)|23-37,317 Costs and expenses.

23-37,317. Costs and expenses. (UCCJEA 317). If the respondent is not the prevailing party, the court may assess against the respondent all direct expenses and costs incurred by the prosecutor and law enforcement officers under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,315 or 23-37,316, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 69; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-37,401 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 37 - Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (uccjea)|23-37,401 Application and construction.

23-37,401. Application and construction. (UCCJEA 401). In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 70; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-37,402 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 37 - Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (uccjea)|23-37,402 Severability clause.

23-37,402. Severability clause. (UCCJEA 402). If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act are severable.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 71; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-37,405 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 37 - Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (uccjea)|23-37,405 Transitional provision.

23-37,405. Transitional provision. (UCCJEA 405). A motion or other request for relief made in a child-custody proceeding or to enforce a child-custody determination which was commenced before the effective date of this act is governed by the law in effect at the time the motion or other request was made.History: L. 2000, ch. 171, § 72; July 1.
KS Stat § 23-3801 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised|Article 38 - Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act (ucapa)|23-3801 Short title.

23-3801. Short title. This act may be cited as the uniform child abduction prevention act.History: L. 2007, ch. 75, § 1; July 1.