# K.S.A. § 23-3309: 23-3309 - Presumption for parental decision

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C23_A33_S23-3309

## Section

- **Citation:** K.S.A. § 23-3309
- **Heading:** 23-3309 - Presumption for parental decision
- **Jurisdiction:** Kansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KS Code / Chapter 23 / Article 33 / Section 23-3309

## Text

23-3309. Presumption for parental decision. (a) In an initial proceeding under this act, there is a rebuttable presumption that a decision by a parent or person acting as a parent regarding a request for visitation by a nonparent is in the best interest of the child.

(b) Subject to K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 23-3317, and amendments thereto, a nonparent has the burden to rebut the presumption described in subsection (a) by clear and convincing evidence of the facts required by K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 23-3308(a), and amendments thereto. Proof of unfitness of a parent or person acting as a parent is not required to rebut the presumption described in subsection (a).

## Nearby sections

- [K.S.A. § 23-3305 23-3305 - Citation of act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C23_A33_S23-3305.md)
- [K.S.A. § 23-3306 23-3306 - Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C23_A33_S23-3306.md)
- [K.S.A. § 23-3307 23-3307 - Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C23_A33_S23-3307.md)
- [K.S.A. § 23-3308 23-3308 - Requirements for order of visitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C23_A33_S23-3308.md)
- [K.S.A. § 23-3309 23-3309 - Presumption for parental decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C23_A33_S23-3309.md)
- [K.S.A. § 23-3310 23-3310 - Commencement of proceeding; jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C23_A33_S23-3310.md)
- [K.S.A. § 23-3311 23-3311 - Verified petition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C23_A33_S23-3311.md)
- [K.S.A. § 23-3312 23-3312 - Sufficiency of petition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C23_A33_S23-3312.md)
- [K.S.A. § 23-3313 23-3313 - Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C23_A33_S23-3313.md)
- [K.S.A. § 23-3314 23-3314 - Appointment; interview of child; court services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C23_A33_S23-3314.md)
- [K.S.A. § 23-3315 23-3315 - Best interest of a child.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C23_A33_S23-3315.md)
- [K.S.A. § 23-3316 23-3316 - Presumption arising from child abuse, child abandoment, domestic violence, sex offense or stalking.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C23_A33_S23-3316.md)
- [K.S.A. § 23-3317 23-3317 - Modification of visitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C23_A33_S23-3317.md)
- [K.S.A. § 23-3318 23-3318 - Findings of fact and conclusions of law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C23_A33_S23-3318.md)

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