No-Fault Divorce in Kansas
State-specific overview · Family Law
Kansas grants no-fault divorce based on irretrievable breakdown with a 60-day waiting period after filing.
How Kansas treats No-Fault Divorce
Kansas recognizes irretrievable breakdown of the marriage as the sole ground for divorce, eliminating the need to prove fault. Either spouse may file, and the court grants the divorce if the marriage is broken beyond repair. A mandatory 60-day waiting period runs from the date of service or acceptance of service. The court retains discretion over property division, spousal support, and custody matters independent of fault.
The general definition of No-Fault Divorce
A divorce granted without requiring either spouse to prove wrongdoing by the other.
A no-fault divorce is a divorce where neither spouse has to prove that the other did something wrong, like infidelity or abuse. Instead, one or both spouses simply state that the marriage is irretrievably broken or that they have irreconcilable differences. This is the most common type of divorce in the United States today. No-fault divorces are generally faster and less contentious than fault-based divorces because they don't require gathering evidence of misconduct.
Read the full No-Fault 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.