23-1001. Case management; process. - Kansas Statutes

23-1001

Chapter 23.--DOMESTIC RELATIONS Part 9.--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Article 10.--CASE MANAGEMENT

      23-1001.   Case management; process.Case management under this act is the process by which aneutral case manager appointed by the court, or by a hearing officer in aproceeding pursuant to K.S.A. 23-701, and amendments thereto, or throughagreement by the parties, assists the partiesby providing a procedure, other than mediation, which facilitates negotiationof a plan for child custody, residency or visitation orparenting time. In theeventthat theparties are unable to reach an agreement, the case manager shall makerecommendations to the court.

      History:   L. 1996, ch. 159, § 1;L. 2000, ch. 171, § 8; July 1.