23-3507. Case management; process. Case management under this act is the process by which a neutral case manager appointed by the court, or by a hearing officer in a proceeding pursuant to K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-3401, and amendments thereto, or through agreement by the parties, assists the parties by providing a procedure, other than mediation, which facilitates negotiation of a plan for child custody, residency or visitation or parenting time. In the event that the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the case manager shall make recommendations to the court.
History: L. 1996, ch. 159, § 1; L. 2000, ch. 171, § 8; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised
Article 35 - Alternative Dispute Resolution
23-3502 Same; when ordered; appointment and qualifications of mediator.
23-3504 Termination of mediation.
23-3507 Case management; process.
23-3508 Same; when ordered; appointment of case manager; qualifications.
23-3509 Case manager; duties; withdrawal; reassignment; recommendations.