K.S.A. 59-30,131: Attorney for minor or parent.

(a) The court shall appoint an attorney to represent a minor who is the subject of a proceeding under K.S.A. 59-30,129, and amendments thereto, if:

(1) Requested by the minor and the minor is 12 years of age or older;

(2) recommended by a guardian ad litem; or

(3) the court determines the minor needs representation.

(b) An attorney appointed under subsection (a) shall:

(1) Make a reasonable effort to ascertain the minor's wishes;

(2) advocate for the minor's wishes to the extent reasonably ascertainable; and

(3) if the minor's wishes are not reasonably ascertainable, advocate for the minor's best interest.

(c) A minor who is the subject of a proceeding under K.S.A. 59-30,129, and amendments thereto, may retain an attorney to represent the minor in the proceeding.

(d) The court shall appoint an attorney to represent a parent of a minor who is the subject of a proceeding under K.S.A. 59-30,129, and amendments thereto, if the court determines the parent needs representation.