Kansas Divorce Self-Help Tools

Kansas has a mandatory 60-day waiting period after filing. An uncontested divorce may finalize soon after this, typically within 60 to 90 days. A contested divorce with complex issues can take many months or even over a year to resolve.

No, you are not required to use a lawyer to get a divorce in Kansas. However, divorce involves complex legal matters, and while it's possible to handle an uncontested divorce without an attorney, it's generally not recommended. Legal assistance can protect your rights and help achieve the best outcome.

Yes, Kansas is primarily a no-fault divorce state, meaning 'incompatibility' is a sufficient ground for divorce (K.S.A. § 23-2701). This means you do not need to prove wrongdoing by either spouse. However, fault can be considered by judges when dividing property.

Kansas follows the principle of equitable distribution (K.S.A. § 23-2802). This means marital property is divided fairly, but not necessarily equally. All property acquired by either spouse during the marriage, regardless of when or how it was acquired, is considered marital property subject to division.

Yes, according to Kansas Statute § 23-2706, a Kansas court may order divorce counseling for up to 90 days if the judge believes there is a possibility of reconciliation.