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KS Stat § 59-2127 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 21 - Adoption|59-2127 Jurisdiction.

59-2127. Jurisdiction. Jurisdiction over proceedings under the Kansas adoption and relinquishment act including a proceeding to terminate parental rights pursuant to K.S.A. 59-2136, and amendments thereto, is governed by the uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act, K.S.A. 23-37,101 through 23-37,405, and amendments thereto, except that in adoption proceedings, the notice provisions of K.S.A. 59-2133 and 59-2136, and amendments thereto, shall control.History: L. 1990, ch. 145, § 17; L. 2000, ch. 171, § 75; L. 2018, ch. 118, § 13; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2129 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 21 - Adoption|59-2129 Consent.

59-2129. Consent. (a) Consent to an independent adoption shall be given by: (1) The living parents of the child; or(2) one of the parents of the child, if the other's consent is found unnecessary under K.S.A. 59-2136, and amendments thereto; or(3) the legal guardian of the child, if both parents are dead or if their consent is found to be unnecessary under K.S.A. 59-2136, and amendments thereto; or(4) the court entering an order under K.S.A. 38-2270, and amendments thereto; and(5) the judge of any court having jurisdiction over the child pursuant to the revised Kansas code for care of children, if parental rights have not been terminated; and(6) the child sought to be adopted, if over 14 years of age and of sound intellect.(b) Consent to an agency adoption shall be given by: (1) The authorized representative of the agency having authority to consent to the adoption of the child; and(2) the child sought to be adopted, if over 14 years of age and of sound intellect.(c) The provisions of subsection (a) shall apply to consent in a stepparent adoption, except that subsections (a)(3) and (4) shall not apply.(d) A consent given by a parent, legal guardian or agency shall be deemed sufficient if in substantial compliance with the form for consent set forth by the judicial council.(e) A consent given by a legal guardian, judge or agency shall set forth the authority to execute the consent and shall be accompanied by documents supporting that authority.History: L. 1990, ch. 145, § 19; L. 2005, ch. 101, § 4; L. 2006, ch. 200, § 103; January 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 59-2130 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 21 - Adoption|59-2130 Independent and agency adoptions; background information on adoptee and parents; filing; disclosure.

59-2130. Independent and agency adoptions; background information on adoptee and parents; filing; disclosure. (a) The following information shall be filed with the petition in an independent or agency adoption:(1) A complete written genetic, medical and social history of the child and the parents;(2) the names, dates of birth, addresses, telephone numbers, and social security numbers of each of the child's parents, if known;(3) a properly executed authorization for release of any hospital records pertaining to the child; and(4) the child's birth verification, which shall include the date, time and place of birth and the name of the attending physician.(b) The genetic, medical and social history required by this section shall be in conformity with the rules and regulations adopted by the secretary for children and families and on forms provided by the secretary.(c) If any information required to be filed under this section is not available, an affidavit explaining the reasons why it is not available shall be filed with the petition for adoption.(d) The secretary for children and families shall adopt rules and regulations establishing procedures for updating a child's genetic, medical and social history if new information becomes known at a later date. The agency or person conducting the investigation under K.S.A. 59-2132, and amendments thereto, shall advise in writing each of the child's biological parents, if known, of those procedures.(e) Any employee or agent of the Kansas department for children and families, a child-placing agency or a district court who intentionally destroys any information required to be filed under this section is guilty of a class C nonperson misdemeanor.History: L. 1990, ch. 145, § 20; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 203; L. 2018, ch. 118, § 15; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2131 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 21 - Adoption|59-2131 Same; temporary orders.

59-2131. Same; temporary orders. Pending the hearing in an independent or agency adoption, the court may make an appropriate order for the care and custody of the child. If the court makes an order for placement in a home not licensed to provide such care, then the home shall first be assessed by a person or agency authorized to make assessments under subsection (a) or (f) of K.S.A. 59-2132. In the absence of a preplacement assessment, the court may make an order for placement in a home not licensed to provide for the care and custody of the child following an evidentiary hearing which shall include testimony by the petitioners. Such hearing shall be heard and determined by the court as expeditiously as possible.History: L. 1990, ch. 145, § 21; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2133 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 21 - Adoption|59-2133 Notice; waiver.

59-2133. Notice; waiver. (a) Upon filing the petition, the court shall fix the time and place for the hearing. The time fixed for the hearing may be any time not more than 60 days from the date the petition is filed. The time fixed for the hearing may be extended by the court for good cause.(b) In independent and stepparent adoptions, notice of the hearing on the petition shall be given to the parents or possible parents at least 10 calendar days before the hearing, unless waived by the party entitled to notice or unless parental rights have been previously terminated, and to any person who has physical custody of the child, unless waived by the person entitled to notice. Notice also shall be given in an independent adoption to a legal guardian of the child, unless waived by the party entitled to notice.(c) In an agency adoption, notice of the hearing on the petition shall be given to the consenting agency, the parents or possible parents, any relinquishing party and any person who has physical custody of the child at least 10 calendar days before the hearing, unless waived by the person entitled to notice.(d) Notice of the hearing shall be by personal service, certified mail return receipt requested or in any other manner the court may direct. Notice given pursuant to this section shall not include a copy of the petition.History: L. 1990, ch. 145, § 23; L. 2013, ch. 35, § 1; L. 2018, ch. 118, § 17; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2134 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 21 - Adoption|59-2134 Hearing.

59-2134. Hearing. (a) Upon the hearing of the petition, the court shall consider the assessment and all evidence, including evidence relating to determination of whether or not the court should exercise its jurisdiction, offered by any party in interest. If the adoption is granted, the court shall enter a final decree of adoption, which terminates parental rights if not previously terminated.(b) If the adoption is denied, the court shall enter appropriate orders. Such orders may include an order giving temporary custody of the child to another person or agency for a period not to exceed 30 days pending termination of the instant case or a new case being filed.(c) The costs of the adoption proceedings shall be paid by the petitioner or as assessed by the court.History: L. 1990, ch. 145, § 24; L. 2018, ch. 118, § 18; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2135 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 21 - Adoption|59-2135 Same; information to be provided to Kansas department for children and families.

59-2135. Same; information to be provided to Kansas department for children and families. The clerk of each district court shall provide a copy of the decree of adoption, a copy of the report of adoption required in K.S.A. 59-2119, and amendments thereto, and a copy of the information required in K.S.A. 59-2130, and amendments thereto, pertaining to any adoption of a minor to the secretary for children and families. All information pertaining to adoptions of minors required to be provided to the secretary for children and families shall be maintained by the secretary and shall be subject to disclosure to the same extent as files and records of the court under K.S.A. 59-2122, and amendments thereto.History: L. 1990, ch. 145, § 25; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 205; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2137 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 21 - Adoption|59-2137 Application of K.S.A. 59-2138 through 59-2142.

59-2137. Application of K.S.A. 59-2138 through 59-2142. In addition to those requirements, where applicable, as set out in the provisions of K.S.A. 59-2111 through 59-2124, K.S.A. 59-2138 through 59-2142 shall apply to adult adoptions.History: L. 1990, ch. 145, § 27; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2138 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 21 - Adoption|59-2138 Venue.

59-2138. Venue. (a) A court of this state has jurisdiction over a proceeding for the adoption of an adult if the petitioner or the adult to be adopted resides in this state.(b) Venue shall be in the county in which the petitioner or the adult to be adopted resides. Venue may be established in any county in Kansas if all parties in interest agree in writing to venue in that county.History: L. 1990, ch. 145, § 28; L. 2018, ch. 118, § 20; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2139 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 21 - Adoption|59-2139 Petition.

59-2139. Petition. (a) A petition for adult adoption shall be filed by the person desiring to adopt the adult and shall state: (1) The name, residence and address of the petitioner;(2) the name, residence, address and date of birth of the adult to be adopted;(3) whether the petitioner or adult to be adopted is married and if so, the name, residence and address of the spouse;(4) the facts showing the reasons for the adoption;(5) whether one or both of the parents of the adult to be adopted are living and the name, residence and address of those living so far as known to the petitioner or the adult to be adopted; and(6) whether or not any change of name is requested.(b) The written consents required by K.S.A. 59-2140, and amendments thereto, and the accounting required by K.S.A. 59-2121 shall be filed with the petition for adoption.History: L. 1990, ch. 145, § 29; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2140 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 21 - Adoption|59-2140 Consent.

59-2140. Consent. Before any adult is adopted consent to the adoption shall be given by: (a) The adult subject of the adoption or the legal guardian of a disabled adult subject of adoption; and(b) the spouse of the petitioner or the spouse's legal guardian if a disabled person.History: L. 1990, ch. 145, § 30; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2141 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 21 - Adoption|59-2141 Notice and hearing.

59-2141. Notice and hearing. (a) The court, by order, shall fix a time and place for hearing on the petition for adult adoption. The hearing may be with or without notice as the court shall direct and the court may hear the petition forthwith.(b) The court may order that notice of the hearing be given to the parents of the adult subject of the adoption and shall require notice, unless waived, to any consenting party.History: L. 1990, ch. 145, § 31; L. 2018, ch. 118, § 21; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2142 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 21 - Adoption|59-2142 Copy of decree to former parent.

59-2142. Copy of decree to former parent. The petitioner or attorney for the petitioner, if a decree of adoption is entered, shall mail a certified copy of the decree to the former parent of the adult adoptee, if the parent has had no notice of the proceeding and, with reasonable diligence, can be located for service by first-class mail. The petitioner or the attorney shall file proof of mailing with the court or shall file an affidavit setting forth the reasons for noncompliance if the reasons are not evident from the verified pleadings on file. Failure to give the notice required by this section shall not invalidate the adoption.History: L. 1990, ch. 145, § 32; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2143 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 21 - Adoption|59-2143 Consent and relinquishment form.

59-2143. Consent and relinquishment form. The forms for consent, relinquishment and waiver of notice of hearing to be utilized under the Kansas adoption and relinquishment act shall be set forth by the judicial council.History: L. 1990, ch. 145, § 33; L. 2005, ch. 101, § 5; L. 2018, ch. 118, § 22; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2144 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 21 - Adoption|59-2144 Foreign adoption; filing documents with the clerk of the district court; birth certificate.

59-2144. Foreign adoption; filing documents with the clerk of the district court; birth certificate. (a) When a Kansas resident adopts a child in a foreign country in accordance with the laws of the foreign country pertaining to relinquishment, termination of parental rights and consent to the adoption, the decree of adoption or a similar document or documents which evidences finalization of the adoption in the foreign country, and evidence of lawful admission into the United States, when filed with and entered in the records of the clerk of the district court of any county in this state, has the same force and effect as if the decree of adoption, or a similar document or documents which evidences finalization of the adoption in the foreign country, was granted in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas adoption and relinquishment act.(b) When such decree or document is filed and entered, the adoptive parent or parents may request a birth certificate pursuant to K.S.A. 65-2423, and amendments thereto.(c) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the Kansas adoption and relinquishment act.History: L. 1994, ch. 301, § 1; L. 1996, ch. 116, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2201 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 22 - Probate Procedure|59-2201 Pleading.

59-2201. Pleading. Every application in a probate proceeding, unless made during a hearing or trial, shall be by petition signed and verified by or on behalf of the petitioner. No defect in form shall impair substantial rights; and no defect in the statement of jurisdictional facts actually existing shall invalidate any proceedings.History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 177; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2202 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 22 - Probate Procedure|59-2202 Contents of petition.

59-2202. Contents of petition. Every petition in a probate proceeding shall state: (1) The name, residence, and address of the petitioner; (2) the interest of the petitioner and his or her right to apply to the court; (3) the jurisdictional facts; (4) the facts, in ordinary and concise language, showing that the petitioner is entitled to the relief sought; and (5) a prayer for relief.History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 178; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2203 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 22 - Probate Procedure|59-2203 Venue.

59-2203. Venue. Proceedings for the probate of a will or for administration shall be had in the county of the residence of the decedent at the time of such decedent's death if the decedent owned an interest in real property in such county, or, if the decedent did not own an interest in real property in the decedent's county of residence at the time of such decedent's death, in such county of the residence of the decedent at the time of such decedent's death or in any county where the decedent owned an interest in real property; if the decedent was not a resident of this state, proceedings may be had in any county where such decedent left any estate to be administered as provided in K.S.A. 59-805, and amendments thereto. Proceedings for the administration of a partnership estate by the surviving partner shall be had in the county of the residence of the deceased partner at the time. If the deceased partner is a nonresident of the state the proceedings may be had in any county in which any of the partnership property is situated. Such proceedings first legally commenced shall extend to all of the property of the decedent or proposed conservatee in this state.If the proceedings are instituted in more than one county, they shall be stayed except in the county where first commenced until final determination of venue. If the proper venue is determined to be in another county, the district court shall transmit the entire file to the proper county.History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 179; L. 1965, ch. 346, § 26; L. 1967, ch. 314, § 12; L. 1970, ch. 228, § 1; L. 1976, ch. 242, § 29; L. 1990, ch. 200, § 1; L. 1990, ch. 145, § 36; L. 2002, ch. 114, § 60; L. 2010, ch. 70, § 8; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2204 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 22 - Probate Procedure|59-2204 Commencement of proceeding.

59-2204. Commencement of proceeding. A probate proceeding may be commenced in the district court by filing a petition and causing it to be set for hearing. When a petition is filed, the court shall fix the time and place for the hearing on it. When a petition is filed for the appointment of a personal representative, the court may appoint the proposed personal representative or some other suitable person, with or without bond, to conserve the estate until a hearing is had and a personal representative is appointed.History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 180; L. 1976, ch. 242, § 30; L. 1985, ch. 191, § 30; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2205 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 22 - Probate Procedure|59-2205 Persons under disability.

59-2205. Persons under disability. The petition of a person under legal disability shall be by his or her guardian, conservator or next friend. When it is by his or her next friend the court may substitute the guardian, conservator, or any person, for the next friend. The court may appoint a guardian ad litem in any probate proceeding to represent and defend a party thereto under legal disability. All possible unborn or unascertained beneficiaries may be represented by living competent members of the class to which they do or would belong, or by guardian ad litem, as the court deems best.History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 181; L. 1951, ch. 342, § 1; L. 1965, ch. 346, § 27; Jan. 1, 1966.
KS Stat § 59-2206 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 22 - Probate Procedure|59-2206 No abatement.

59-2206. No abatement. No probate proceedings commenced by a personal representative shall abate by reason of the termination of the personal representative's authority.History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 182; L. 1985, ch. 191, § 31; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2207 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 22 - Probate Procedure|59-2207 Venue of actions against fiduciaries.

59-2207. Venue of actions against fiduciaries. Any fiduciary may be sued in the district court of the county in which he or she was appointed, or in which he or she resides. If the fiduciary does not reside in the county of his or her appointment, service may be had upon the fiduciary by serving a summons in the county of his or her residence.History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 183; L. 1965, ch. 346, § 28; Jan. 1, 1966.
KS Stat § 59-2208 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 22 - Probate Procedure|59-2208 Notice fixed by court; waiver.

59-2208. Notice fixed by court; waiver. When notice of any probate proceedings is required by law or deemed necessary by the court and the manner of giving it is not directed by law, the court shall order notice to be given to all persons interested, in such manner and for such length of time as the court considers reasonable. A copy of the petition, any attachments to it and, when applicable, a copy of the will, accounting and settlement agreement shall be served with the notice, unless excused by court order. Any required notice may be waived in writing by: Any competent person; any fiduciary; a trustee on behalf of the trustee and all beneficiaries of the trust; a conservator on behalf of the conservator and all the conservator's conservatees; a guardian on behalf of the guardian and all the guardian's wards; a guardian ad litem on behalf of the guardian ad litem and all those whom the guardian ad litem represents; or an attorney under the servicemembers civil relief act on behalf of an attorney appointed pursuant to that act and all those whom such attorney represents.History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 184; L. 1975, ch. 299, § 13; L. 1985, ch. 191, § 32; L. 2005, ch. 45, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2209 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 22 - Probate Procedure|59-2209 Notice by publication and mailing.

59-2209. Notice by publication and mailing. When notice of hearing is required by any provision of this act by specific reference to this section, such notice shall be published once a week for three consecutive weeks in some newspaper of the county authorized by law to publish legal notices. The first publication shall be made within 10 days after the order fixing the time and place of the hearing and, within seven days after the first published notice, the petitioner shall mail or cause to be mailed, postage prepaid, a copy of the notice to each heir, devisee and legatee or guardian and ward, conservator and conservatee or guardian ad litem, as the case may be, other than the petitioner, whose name and address is known to the petitioner. A copy of the petition, any attachments to it and, when applicable, a copy of the will, accounting and settlement agreement shall be included with the notice, unless excused by court order. The date set for the hearing shall not be earlier than seven days nor later than 14 days after the date of the last publication of notice.Whenever notice is mailed to a person residing in a foreign country, such notice shall be mailed by air mail.History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 185; L. 1943, ch. 214, § 1; L. 1965, ch. 346, § 29; L. 1972, ch. 215, § 12; L. 1977, ch. 197, § 1; L. 1985, ch. 191, § 33; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2210 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 22 - Probate Procedure|59-2210 Form of notice.

59-2210. Form of notice. Notice of any hearing, if such is required, shall be deemed sufficient if in substantial compliance with the form set forth by the judicial council.History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 186; L. 1941, ch. 284, § 8; L. 1976, ch. 242, § 31; L. 2005, ch. 101, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 59-2211 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 59 - Probate Code|Article 22 - Probate Procedure|59-2211 Proof of service; effect.

59-2211. Proof of service; effect. In all cases of notice by publication, the newspaper shall be selected by the petitioner or other person required to give such notice. In all cases requiring notice, whether by publication, mailing or otherwise, proof by affidavit of service of notice and, unless excused by court order, a copy of the petition and any attachments to it shall be filed before the hearing. No defect in any notice or in its service, not affecting the substantial rights of the parties, shall invalidate any proceedings after such notice and the proof of its service have been approved by the court.History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 187; L. 1985, ch. 191, § 34; July 1.