38-1358. Definitions; enforcement.

38-1358

Chapter 38.--MINORS Article 13.--CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION

      38-1358.   Definitions; enforcement.(UCCJEA 301). In K.S.A. 38-1358 through 38-1374 and amendmentsthereto:

      (1)   "Petitioner" means a person who seeks enforcement of an order for returnof a child under the Hague Convention on the civil aspects of internationalchild abduction or enforcement of a child-custody determination.

      (2)   "Respondent" means a person against whom a proceeding has been commencedfor enforcement of an order for return of a child under the Hague Convention onthe civil aspects of international child abduction or enforcement of achild-custody determination.

      History:   L. 2000, ch. 171, § 53; July 1.