In re K.W.D. and E.L.D.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF KANSAS Nos. 126,718 126,719 In the Interest of K.W.D. and E.L.D., Minor Children. SYLLABUS BY THE COURT 1. A natural parent who has assumed parental responsibilities has a fundamental constitutional right to a parental relationship with his or her child protected by the Kansas and United States Constitutions. 2. When a child has been adjudicated to be a child in need of care, the court may terminate parental rights or appoint a permanent custodian when the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the parent is unfit by reason of conduct or…