In the Interest of E.T.

Green, J.:

T.M., the natural mother, and M.T., the natural father, appeal from the trial court’s decision terminating their parental rights in E.T. (date of birth 10-10-04). First, T.M. and M.T. contend that the trial court lacked jurisdiction over E.T. under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). We disagree. Although it appears that Missouri had jurisdiction under K.S.A. 38-1348(a)(2), the Missouri court declined to exercise jurisdiction on the ground that Kansas was the more appropriate forum. Therefore, a Kansas court could assume jurisdiction under K.S.A.…