Divorce in Kansas
State-specific overview · Family Law
Kansas requires a 60-day waiting period after filing before a divorce can be finalized.
How Kansas treats Divorce
Kansas imposes a mandatory 60-day cooling-off period from the date of filing to decree entry, unless both spouses waive it in writing. The state recognizes both fault and no-fault grounds; no-fault divorce requires an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Property division follows equitable distribution principles, and courts consider factors like length of marriage and each spouse's contribution when dividing assets and awarding spousal support.
The general definition of Divorce
The legal dissolution of a marriage, ending the spouses' rights and responsibilities to each other.
Divorce is the legal process by which a married couple ends their marriage. It involves a court officially terminating the marriage and typically requires decisions about property division, spousal support, child custody, and child support. The process can be contested, where the spouses disagree on terms, or uncontested, where they agree on the major issues. Once a divorce is finalized, both parties are free to remarry and are no longer legally responsible for each other.
Read the full Divorce entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Kansas.