Legal Opinion

In re A.S.

Supreme Court of Kansas

Decided September 6, 2024No. 125534PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF KANSAS No. 125,534 In the Interest of A.S., a Minor Child. SYLLABUS BY THE COURT 1. If a party appears for a hearing in their own case, then it is presumed the party wants to fully and meaningfully participate in that hearing. 2. When a party appears for an evidentiary hearing which will address termination of their parental rights, the district court has the duty to ensure that this party has the ability to be meaningfully present in all respects, including the ability to see, hear, speak, and consult with counsel (if they have one) during the proceeding.…

2Cases cited25 opinions

  1. Mathews v. EldridgeSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
  2. Santosky v. KramerSupreme Court of the United States · 1982
  3. Stanley v. IllinoisSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
  4. Troxel v. GranvilleSupreme Court of the United States · 2000
  5. Illinois v. AllenSupreme Court of the United States · 1970

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3Cited by5 opinions

  1. B.E. v. PistotnikCourt of Appeals of Kansas · 2026
  2. Rural Water District No. 3 v. Rural Water District No. 8Court of Appeals of Kansas · 2026
  3. Schutt v. FosterSupreme Court of Kansas · 2025
  4. State ex rel. Kansas Highway Patrol v. FulekiSupreme Court of Kansas · 2026
  5. State v. RossSupreme Court of Kansas · 2026

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