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K.S.A. § 38-1581 (2026)

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38-1581.

History: L. 1982, ch. 182, § 52; L. 1998, ch. 139, § 6; L. 2000, ch. 150, § 18; Repealed, L. 2006, ch. 200, § 120; January 1, 2007.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 55 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1987–2021 · leading case: In the Interest of E.T., 137 P.3d 1035 (Kan. Ct. App. 2006).

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In the Interest of E.T., 137 P.3d 1035 (Kan. Ct. App. 2006). · cites it 4× “60-414 and amendments thereto that a parent is unfit by reason of conduct or condition which renders the parent unable to fully care for a child, if the state establishes by clear and convincing evidence that: (1) A parent has previously been found to be an unfit parent in…”

In Re the Adoption of B.M.W., 2 P.3d 159 (Kan. 2000). · cites it 2× “court then pointed out that unlike the termination of parental rights under K.S.A. 38-1581 et seq., neither the fitness of the natural father nor the best interests of the child are controlling factors in stepparent adoptions.”

In the Interest of J.L., 891 P.2d 1125 (Kan. Ct. App. 1995). · cites it 2× “60-414 and amendments thereto that a parent is unfit by reason of conduct or condition which renders the parent unable to fully care for a child, if the state establishes by clear and convincing evidence that: (1) A parent has previously been found to be an unfit parent in…”

In Re the Adoption of G.L.V., 190 P.3d 245 (Kan. 2008). “59-2102(a)(3) as it would be in a proceeding to sever parental rights pursuant to K.S.A. 38-1581 et seq. [Citation omitted.”

In the Interest of B.H., 80 P.3d 396 (Kan. Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 4× “38-1561 provides: “The order of disposition may be entered at the time of the adjudication, but shall be entered within 30 days following adjudication, unless delayed for good cause shown.”

In the Interest of L.C.W., 211 P.3d 829 (Kan. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 2× “38-1561 and K.S.A. 38-1581(c), which provided respectively: “The order of disposition may be entered at the time of the adjudication, but shall be entered within 30 days following adjudication, unless delayed for good cause shown.”

In Re Adoption of F.A.R., 747 P.2d 145 (Kan. 1987). “59-2102(a)(3) as it would be in a proceeding to sever parental rights pursuant to K.S.A. 38-1581 et seq. In re Adoption of Wilson, 227 Kan.”

State ex rel. Sec'y of Soc. & Rehab. Servs. v. Bohrer, 189 P.3d 1157 (Kan. 2008). “-, (2) termination of parental rights under K.S.A. 38-1581 et seq.; and (3) relinquishment of parental rights under K.”

In the Interest of L.D.B., 891 P.2d 468 (Kan. Ct. App. 1995). · cites it 2× “60-414 and amendments thereto that a parent is unfit by reason of conduct or condition which renders the parent unable to fully care for a child, if the state establishes by clear and convincing evidence that: (1) A parent has previously been found to be an unfit parent in…”

Sowers v. Tsamolias, 929 P.2d 188 (Kan. Ct. App. 1996). · cites it 2× “and the putative fathers were terminated pursuant to K.S.A. 38-1581 et seq. During the course of the child in need of care proceedings, the Tsamoliases were A.”

In Re the Adoption of S.E.B., 891 P.2d 440 (Kan. 1995). “59-2102(a)(3) as it would be in a proceeding to sever parental rights pursuant to K.S.A. 38-1581 et seq. 242 Kan. at 235 . The F.”

In Re the Adoption of Baby Boy S., 822 P.2d 76 (Kan. Ct. App. 1991). “59-2102(a)(3), the fitness of the nonconsenting parent is not a controlling factor as it would be under proceedings pursuant to K.S.A. 38-1581 et seq.” “Generally speaking, adoption statutes are strictly construed in favor of maintaining the rights of natural parents in those…”

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— K.S.A. § 38-1581(a) — 6 cases

In the Interest of C.C., 34 P.3d 462 (Kan. Ct. App. 2001).

In the Interest of J. G., 734 P.2d 1195 (Kan. Ct. App. 1987).

In re A.N.P., 934 P.2d 995 (Kan. Ct. App. 1997).

In Re Cc, 34 P.3d 462 (Kan. Ct. App. 2001).

In Re Jg, 734 P.2d 1195 (Kan. Ct. App. 1987).

— K.S.A. § 38-1581(b) — 2 cases

In the Interest of C.H.W., 988 P.2d 276 (Kan. Ct. App. 1999).

In Re Chw, 988 P.2d 276 (Kan. Ct. App. 1999).

— K.S.A. § 38-1581(c) — 3 cases

In the Interest of B.H., 80 P.3d 396 (Kan. Ct. App. 2003). “38-1561 provides: “The order of disposition may be entered at the time of the adjudication, but shall be entered within 30 days following adjudication, unless delayed for good cause shown.”

In the Interest of L.C.W., 211 P.3d 829 (Kan. Ct. App. 2009). “38-1561 and K.S.A. 38-1581(c), which provided respectively: “The order of disposition may be entered at the time of the adjudication, but shall be entered within 30 days following adjudication, unless delayed for good cause shown.”

In Re Lcw, 211 P.3d 829 (Kan. Ct. App. 2009).

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