Legal Opinion
In re P..R.
Supreme Court of Kansas
Decided February 12, 2021No. 119745PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF KANSAS No. 119,745 In the Interest of P.R., A Minor Child. SYLLABUS BY THE COURT 1. Appellate courts have recognized three statutory methods by which parental rights are terminated: (a) adoption, (b) involuntary termination of parental rights, and (c) voluntary relinquishment of parental rights. 2. Adoption, involuntary termination of parental rights, or voluntary relinquishment of parental rights each effects a complete and final divestment of all legal rights, privileges, duties, and obligations of the parent. The loss of parental rights is complete and…
2Cases cited16 opinions
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- State v. WardSupreme Court of Kansas · 2011
- Nauheim v. City of TopekaSupreme Court of Kansas · 2019
- In the Interest of J.D.C.Supreme Court of Kansas · 2007
- Sheppard v. SheppardSupreme Court of Kansas · 1981
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