Kansas Statutes
§ 59-2139 — Petition
(a)A petition for adult adoption shall be filed by the person desiring to adopt the adult and shall state:
(1)The name, residence and address of the petitioner;
(2)the name, residence, address and date of birth of the adult to be adopted;
(3)whether the petitioner or adult to be adopted is married and if so, the name, residence and address of the spouse;
(4)the facts showing the reasons for the adoption;
(5)whether one or both of the parents of the adult to be adopted are living and the name, residence and address of those living so far as known to the petitioner or the adult to be adopted; and
(6)whether or not any change of name is requested.
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Related
In re the Adoption of H.C.H.
304 P.3d 1271 (Supreme Court of Kansas, 2013)
Legislative History
L. 1990, ch. 145, § 29; July 1.
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