Download or read book Attorney General Opinion No. 1982-190 written by Robert T. Stephan and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a proceeding to determine grandparent visitation rights pursuant to K.S.A. 38-129, the appointment of a guardian a̲d̲ l̲i̲t̲e̲m̲ for a child or an attorney for an indigent parent, is not statutorily required. Furthermore, visitation does not generally involve the type of interference with parental rights which necessitates such due process safeguards as the appointment of counsel or a guardian a̲d̲ l̲i̲t̲e̲m̲. However, a court may decide that, in certain circumstances, due process considerations justify appointment of counsel or a guardian a̲d̲ l̲i̲t̲e̲m̲. In the event of such appointments, the court is authorized to assess these expenses against either party pursuant to K.S.A. 38-131. Cited herein: K.S.A. 38-129, 38-131, 38-821.