23-3315. Best interest of a child.
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23-3315. Best interest of a child.
(a)When determining whether an order of visitation to a nonparent is in the best interest of a child, the court shall consider:
(1)The nature and extent of the relationship between the child and the parent or person acting as a parent;
(2)the nature and extent of the relationship between the child and the nonparent;
(3)past or present conduct by a party or individual living with a party that poses a risk to the physical, emotional or psychological well-being of the child;
(4)the likely impact of the requested order on the relationship between the child and the parent or person acting as a parent;
(5)the applicable factors in K.S.A. 23-3203 , and amendments thereto; and
(6)any other factor affecting the best interest of the child.
(b)The court may consider the views of the child, taking into account the age and maturity of the child.