Please advise what processes in Kansas do I need, to finalize the legalized ending to this "marriage"...or "Civil Union"?

Your question about a "20 year marriage" leads me to believe that you have been in a common law marriage. You would probably meet all of the...

In Kansas, nearly all divorces are filed on the grounds of incompatibility. The Kansas divorce court will not penalize your husband for...

I have been married for 24+ years have been a stay at home Mother of 3 now adult children. I have not had a full time job f

Because you have been financially dependent on your husband, and it appears he has the financial ability to provide support, it is likely that you...

Divorce proceedings for 20 years of separation and 2 adult children no property involved

I assume you are asking, "Does it make a difference in a divorce if the parties were separated for 20 years?" The answer to that question is yes,...

Will filing for divorce stop my wifes harassment of me and my new girlfriend

At the time the Petition for Divorce is filed, you may request Temporary Orders which can include mutual Restraining Orders. Those will expire at...

My spouse is at fault and is a resident of KS. He filed no-fault divorce but asks spousal support.

Kansas is primarily a "no-fault" divorce state. The “fault” grounds for divorce in Kansas only include the following: 1) failure to perform a...

Is it better for the individual to file for divorce or wait for the other party to file.

In Kansas, the filing party has a unique opportunity to have Temporary Orders signed by the judge before any hearing is conducted. That can be an...

3 years of marriage wife wants divorce and $100,000 cash she put into a remodel. I have no cash but an IRA.

You are asking the right questions, in that the use of a QDRO may be the best option to accomplish an equalized split of the property. However,...

It is 7 weeks after my TRIAL......What are my options when other spouse attorney is NOT responding to divorce decree document?

In Kansas, the Supreme Court has established a formal Rule to control this situation. Supreme Court Rule 170 provides that when counsel has been...

Difference between 50/50 Custody and Sharing Custody

Many people use the phrases "50/50 custody" and "shared custody" interchangeably. 50/50 custody is normally thought of as describing the time that...