59-30,129.

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59-30,129. Petition for appointment of guardian for minor; contents.

(a)A person interested in the welfare of a minor, including the minor, may file a verified petition for appointment of a guardian for the minor.

(b)A petition under subsection

(a)must state the petitioner's name, principal residence, current street address if different, relationship to the minor, interest in the appointment, the name and address of any attorney representing the petitioner and, to the extent known, the following:

(1)The minor's name, age, principal residence, current street address if different and address of the dwelling in which it is proposed the minor will reside if the appointment is made;

(2)the names and current street addresses of the minor's parents;

(3)the name and address, if known, of each person that had primary care or custody of the minor for at least 60 days during the two years immediately before the filing of the petition or for at least 730 days during the five years immediately before the filing of the petition;

(4)the name and address of any attorney for the minor and any attorney for each parent of the minor;

(5)the reason guardianship is sought and would be in the best interest of the minor;

(6)the name and address of any proposed guardian and the reason the proposed guardian should be selected;

(7)the name, address and relationship of any other person entitled to notice under K.S.A. 59-30,130 , and amendments thereto;

(8)if the minor has property other than personal effects, a general statement of the minor's property with an estimate of its value;

(9)whether the minor needs an interpreter, translator or other form of support to communicate effectively with the court or understand court proceedings;

(10)whether any parent of the minor needs an interpreter, translator or other form of support to communicate effectively with the court or understand court proceedings; and

(11)identify any other proceeding concerning the care or custody of the minor that is pending in any court in this state or another jurisdiction.

(c)The petition shall contain, or be accompanied by an affidavit which contains, the information required by K.S.A. 23-37,209 , and amendments thereto.