What are Kansas's adoption laws?

Kansas adoption is governed by Kansas Statutes Annotated Chapter 59, Article 21. Here are the key provisions:

Residency: 6 months (K.S.A. § 59-2113)

Court: District Court

Child Consent: Age 14+ (K.S.A. § 59-2129)

Abandonment: 12 months no contact (K.S.A. § 59-2136)

Termination: Can be included in adoption proceeding

Home Study: Typically waived for stepparents (K.S.A. § 59-2132)

Timeline: Minor: 3-6 months | Adult: 4-8 weeks

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