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K.S.A. § 59-2102 (2026)

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59-2102.

History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 174; L. 1951, ch. 341, § 1; L. 1953, ch. 274, § 1; L. 1965, ch. 346, § 25; L. 1968, ch. 201, § 1; L. 1976, ch. 242, § 27; L. 1982, ch. 182, § 136; L. 1985, ch. 114, § 26; L. 1987, ch. 151, § 2; Repealed, L. 1990, ch. 145, § 38; July 1.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 57 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1965–2021 · leading case: In Re Adoption of Trent, 624 P.2d 433 (Kan. 1981).

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In Re Adoption of Trent, 624 P.2d 433 (Kan. 1981). · cites it 16× “The child was born July 25, 1978, in a Kansas City, Missouri, hospital. Mrs. Trent resides in Kansas City, Missouri; Mr.”

In Re the Adoption of McMullen, 691 P.2d 17 (Kan. 1984). · cites it 7× “We reviewed the facts, gave the statute, K.S.A. 59-2102 (Weeks), strict construction, and concluded that the natural father had not wholly failed or refused to assume his parental responsibilities during the two-year period.”

Aslin v. Seamon, 587 P.2d 875 (Kan. 1978). · cites it 8× “*79 K.S.A. 59-2102 provides in part: “Before any minor child is adopted, consent must be given to such adoption: “(1) by the living parents of a legitimate child or “(2) by the mother of an illegitimate child or “(3) by one of the parents if the other has failed or refused to…”

In Re the Adoption of G.L.V., 190 P.3d 245 (Kan. 2008). · cites it 3× “” K.S.A. 1989 Supp. 59-2102(a)(3). The statute further stated that courts could disregard incidental visitations, contacts, communications, or contributions when determining whether a parent’s consent was required.”

In Re the Adoption of X.J.A., 166 P.3d 396 (Kan. 2007). · cites it 6× “In a 5-2 decision, the Trent court held that the consent was in substantial compliance with K.S.A. 59-2102 which, similar to its successor statute, K.”

In Re Adoption of F.A.R., 747 P.2d 145 (Kan. 1987). · cites it 4× “Appellant contended in the trial court that the consent was not required, relying upon K.S.A. 1986 Supp. 59-2102(a), which provides in part: “(a) Before any minor child is adopted, consent to the adoption must be given by: “(3) one of the parents, if the other has failed or…”

In the Interest of Baby Boy N., 874 P.2d 680 (Kan. Ct. App. 1994). · cites it 6× “59-2136(h)(7) (repealing and replacing K.S.A. 1989 Supp. 59-2102[a][3]). The tests and rules applicable in those instances are equally applicable when a trial court must determine whether a father, after having knowledge of the pregnancy, failed without reasonable cause to…”

In Re Adoption of Irons, 684 P.2d 332 (Kan. 1984). · cites it 4× “K.S.A. 59-2102( c ) pertains to the consent required from the natural mother for the adoption of her child.”

In Re Adoption of Harrington, 620 P.2d 315 (Kan. 1980). · cites it 7× “He contends the Kansas adoption statutes, particularly K.S.A. 59-2102, must be strictly construed in favor of natural parents.”

In Re the Adoption of A.A.T., 196 P.3d 1180 (Kan. 2008). · cites it 2× “' K.S.A.1986 Supp. 59-2102(a)(3) [predecessor to K.”

In Re the Adoption of Wilson, 610 P.2d 598 (Kan. 1980). · cites it 6× “K.S.A. 59-2102 provides: “Before any minor child is adopted, consent must be given to such adoption; “(1) by the living parents of a legitimate child or “(2) by the mother of an illegitimate child or “(3) by one of the parents if the other has failed or refused to assume the…”

In Re the Adoption of B.C.S., 777 P.2d 776 (Kan. 1989). · cites it 7× “” The trial judge’s rationale is explained in the concluding portions of her memorandum decision: “ Tn determining whether parent’s consent is required under subsection (a)(3) or (4), the court may disregard incidental visitations, contact, communications or contributions.”

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— K.S.A. § 59-2102(2) — 2 cases

In the Interest of Baby Boy N., 874 P.2d 680 (Kan. Ct. App. 1994). “59-2136(h)(7) (repealing and replacing K.S.A. 1989 Supp. 59-2102[a][3]). The tests and rules applicable in those instances are equally applicable when a trial court must determine whether a father, after having knowledge of the pregnancy, failed without reasonable cause to…”

In Re the Adoption of Baby Boy L., 643 P.2d 168 (Kan. 1982).

— K.S.A. § 59-2102(3) — 12 cases

Aslin v. Seamon, 587 P.2d 875 (Kan. 1978). “*79 K.S.A. 59-2102 provides in part: “Before any minor child is adopted, consent must be given to such adoption: “(1) by the living parents of a legitimate child or “(2) by the mother of an illegitimate child or “(3) by one of the parents if the other has failed or refused to…”

In Re Adoption of Trent, 624 P.2d 433 (Kan. 1981). “The child was born July 25, 1978, in a Kansas City, Missouri, hospital. Mrs. Trent resides in Kansas City, Missouri; Mr.”

In Re the Adoption of Steckman, 620 P.2d 319 (Kan. 1980).

In Re Adoption of Harrington, 620 P.2d 315 (Kan. 1980). “He contends the Kansas adoption statutes, particularly K.S.A. 59-2102, must be strictly construed in favor of natural parents.”

Treiber v. Stong, 617 P.2d 114 (Kan. Ct. App. 1980).

— K.S.A. § 59-2102(4) — 2 cases

In re the Application to Adopt I.H.H.-L., 251 P.3d 651 (Kan. Ct. App. 2011).

In Re Ihh-L., 251 P.3d 651 (Kan. Ct. App. 2011).

— K.S.A. § 59-2102(5) — 2 cases

In re the Application to Adopt I.H.H.-L., 251 P.3d 651 (Kan. Ct. App. 2011).

In Re Ihh-L., 251 P.3d 651 (Kan. Ct. App. 2011).

— K.S.A. § 59-2102(a) — 2 cases

In Re Adoption of F.A.R., 747 P.2d 145 (Kan. 1987). “Appellant contended in the trial court that the consent was not required, relying upon K.S.A. 1986 Supp. 59-2102(a), which provides in part: “(a) Before any minor child is adopted, consent to the adoption must be given by: “(3) one of the parents, if the other has failed or…”

In Re the Adoption of Baby Girl H., 739 P.2d 1 (Kan. Ct. App. 1987).

— K.S.A. § 59-2102(a)(3) — 13 cases

In Re the Adoption of A.A.T., 196 P.3d 1180 (Kan. 2008). “' K.S.A.1986 Supp. 59-2102(a)(3) [predecessor to K.”

In Re the Adoption of G.L.V., 190 P.3d 245 (Kan. 2008). “” K.S.A. 1989 Supp. 59-2102(a)(3). The statute further stated that courts could disregard incidental visitations, contacts, communications, or contributions when determining whether a parent’s consent was required.”

In Re the Adoption of S.E.B., 891 P.2d 440 (Kan. 1995).

In Re the Adoption of K.J.B., 959 P.2d 853 (Kan. 1998).

— K.S.A. § 59-2102(b) — 9 cases

In Re the Adoption of McMullen, 691 P.2d 17 (Kan. 1984). “We reviewed the facts, gave the statute, K.S.A. 59-2102 (Weeks), strict construction, and concluded that the natural father had not wholly failed or refused to assume his parental responsibilities during the two-year period.”

In re the Adoption of C.R.D., 897 P.2d 181 (Kan. Ct. App. 1995).

In the Interest of M.M., 873 P.2d 1371 (Kan. Ct. App. 1994).

In Re the Adoption of K.J.B., 944 P.2d 157 (Kan. Ct. App. 1997).

— K.S.A. § 59-2102(c) — 5 cases

In Re the Adoption of Baby Girl H., 739 P.2d 1 (Kan. Ct. App. 1987).

In Re Adoption of Irons, 684 P.2d 332 (Kan. 1984). “K.S.A. 59-2102( c ) pertains to the consent required from the natural mother for the adoption of her child.”

In Re the Adoption of J. G., 702 P.2d 1385 (Kan. Ct. App. 1985).

In the Interest of L.S., 788 P.2d 875 (Kan. Ct. App. 1990).

In Re Ls, 788 P.2d 875 (Kan. Ct. App. 1990).

— K.S.A. § 59-2102(h) — 1 case

— K.S.A. § 59-2102(o) — 1 case

In Re Adoption of Irons, 684 P.2d 332 (Kan. 1984). “K.S.A. 59-2102( c ) pertains to the consent required from the natural mother for the adoption of her child.”

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