Kansas Statutes Annotated

K.S.A. § 60-3102 (2026)

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60-3102. Definitions. As used in the protection from abuse act:

(a) "Abuse" means the occurrence of one or more of the following acts between intimate partners or household members:

(1) Intentionally attempting to cause bodily injury, or intentionally or recklessly causing bodily injury.

(2) Intentionally placing, by physical threat, another in fear of imminent bodily injury.

(3) Engaging in any sexual contact or attempted sexual contact with another person without consent or when such person is incapable of giving consent.

(4) Engaging in any of the following acts with a minor under 16 years of age who is not the spouse of the offender:

(A) The act of sexual intercourse; or

(B) any lewd fondling or touching of the person of either the minor or the offender, done or submitted to with the intent to arouse or to satisfy the sexual desires of either the minor or the offender, or both.

(b) "Intimate partners or household members" means persons who are or have been in a dating relationship, persons who reside together or who have formerly resided together or persons who have had a child in common.

(c) "Dating relationship" means a social relationship of a romantic nature. A dating relationship shall be presumed if a plaintiff verifies, pursuant to K.S.A. 53-601, and amendments thereto, that such relationship exists. In addition to any other factors the court deems relevant, the court shall consider the following factors in making a determination of whether a relationship exists or existed include:

(1) Nature of the relationship;

(2) length of time the relationship existed;

(3) frequency of interaction between the parties; and

(4) time since termination of the relationship, if applicable.

History: L. 1979, ch. 92, § 2; L. 1980, ch. 177, § 1; L. 1983, ch. 201, § 1; L. 1987, ch. 228, § 2; L. 1994, ch. 335, § 8; L. 1998, ch. 94, § 1; L. 2002, ch. 142, § 1; L. 2017, ch. 66, § 2; July 1.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 17 cases (6 in the last 5 years), 1995–2026 · leading case: Barnett v. Barnett, 945 P.2d 870 (Kan. Ct. App. 1997).

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Barnett v. Barnett, 945 P.2d 870 (Kan. Ct. App. 1997). · cites it 11× “” The applicable portions of K.S.A. 60-3102 provide: “As used in this act ‘abuse’ means the occurrence of one or more of the following acts between persons who reside together, or who formerly resided together: (a) Willfully attempting to cause bodily injury, or willfully or…”

Kerry G. v. Stacy C., 386 P.3d 921 (Kan. Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 3× “The Protection from Abuse Act authorizes protection orders when abuse as defined in K.S.A. 60-3102(a) has occurred. For the purposes of this case, Kerry alleged—-and the district court found—that Stacy had caused bodily injury to Kerry.”

Paida v. Leach, 917 P.2d 1342 (Kan. 1996). · cites it 3× “The Protection from Abuse Act petition is dismissed on the finding of the Court that abuse as defined in K.S.A. 60-3102 did not occur. “2. The Court’s custody orders as set forth in its Order of May 18,1995, remain in full force .”

In Re Nelson, 335 B.R. 740 (Bankr. D. Kan. 2005). · cites it 2× “Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-3101 et seq. (1994 and 2003 Supp).”

Wentland v. Uhlarik, 159 P.3d 1035 (Kan. Ct. App. 2007). “The final PFA order in 2001 was issued upon Wentland proving that Uhlarik engaged in abuse as defined by K.S.A. 60-3102. The final PFS orders issued in 2003 and 2004 followed Wentland’s proof that Uhlarik engaged in stalking as defined by K.”

Baker v. McCormick, 380 P.3d 706 (Kan. Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 2× “” K.S.A. 60-3102(a). “Household members” includes those who have formerly resided together, K.”

Trolinger v. Trolinger, 42 P.3d 157 (Kan. Ct. App. 2001). “K.S.A. 2000 Supp. 60-3102 provides in part: “As used in this act, ‘abuse’ means the occurrence of one or more of the following acts between persons who reside together, who formerly resided together or who have or has had a child in common: “(a) Intentionally attempting to cause…”

Sampel v. Balbernie, 889 P.2d 804 (Kan. Ct. App. 1995). “See K.S.A. 1993 Supp. 60-3102. K.S.A. 60-3109 provides that pro *530 ceedings under the Act are “in addition to any other available civil or criminal remedies.”

Kerry G. v. Stacy C., 411 P.3d 1227 (Kan. Ct. App. 2018). “Once the district court finds abuse by a preponderance of the evidence, the defendant is subject to a PFA order for up to two years-one year may be assigned by the district court and another requested by the plaintiff.”

State v. Liebau, 67 P.3d 156 (Kan. Ct. App. 2003). “Paida defines “bodily injury” in the context of K.S.A. 60-3102(a) of the Protection from Abuse Act.”

Crim v. Crim, 196 P.3d 375 (Kan. Ct. App. 2008). “” K.S.A. 60-3102(a). The PFAA shall be liberally construed to promote the protection of victims of domestic violence from bodily injury or threats of bodily injury and to facilitate access to judicial protection for the victims, whether represented by counsel or proceeding pro…”

J.B.B. v. J.L.B., 495 P.3d 1036 (Kan. Ct. App. 2021). “" K.S.A. 2020 Supp. 60-3102(a). J.B. testified that when J.”

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— K.S.A. § 60-3102(a) — 11 cases

Barnett v. Barnett, 945 P.2d 870 (Kan. Ct. App. 1997). “” The applicable portions of K.S.A. 60-3102 provide: “As used in this act ‘abuse’ means the occurrence of one or more of the following acts between persons who reside together, or who formerly resided together: (a) Willfully attempting to cause bodily injury, or willfully or…”

Kerry G. v. Stacy C., 386 P.3d 921 (Kan. Ct. App. 2016). “The Protection from Abuse Act authorizes protection orders when abuse as defined in K.S.A. 60-3102(a) has occurred. For the purposes of this case, Kerry alleged—-and the district court found—that Stacy had caused bodily injury to Kerry.”

Paida v. Leach, 917 P.2d 1342 (Kan. 1996). “The Protection from Abuse Act petition is dismissed on the finding of the Court that abuse as defined in K.S.A. 60-3102 did not occur. “2. The Court’s custody orders as set forth in its Order of May 18,1995, remain in full force .”

State v. Liebau, 67 P.3d 156 (Kan. Ct. App. 2003). “Paida defines “bodily injury” in the context of K.S.A. 60-3102(a) of the Protection from Abuse Act.”

— K.S.A. § 60-3102(a)(1) — 2 cases

S.S. v. T.S. (Kan. Ct. App. 2026).

N.D. v. J.D. (Kan. Ct. App. 2026).

— K.S.A. § 60-3102(a)(2) — 1 case

T.M. v. B.M. (Kan. Ct. App. 2026).

— K.S.A. § 60-3102(a)(l) — 1 case

— K.S.A. § 60-3102(b) — 4 cases

Baker v. McCormick, 380 P.3d 706 (Kan. Ct. App. 2016). “” K.S.A. 60-3102(a). “Household members” includes those who have formerly resided together, K.”

T.M. v. B.M. (Kan. Ct. App. 2026).

N.D. v. J.D. (Kan. Ct. App. 2026).

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