Section 23-3309 - [Presumption; burden of proof](a) In an initial proceeding under this act, there is a rebuttable presumption that a decision by a parent or person acting as a parent regarding a request for visitation by a nonparent is in the best interest of the child.(b) Subject to K.S.A. 23-3317, and amendments thereto, a nonparent has the burden to rebut the presumption described in subsection (a) by clear and convincing evidence of the facts required by K.S.A. 23-3308(a), and amendments thereto. Proof of unfitness of a parent or person acting as a parent is not required to rebut the presumption described in subsection (a).Added by L. 2024, ch. 52,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2024.