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Getting Divorced in Kansas
The district court will grant a decree of divorce for any of the following grounds:
- Incompatibility;
- Failure to perform a material marital duty or obligation; or
- Incompatibility by reason of mental illness or mental incapacity of one or both spouses. (Certain restrictions apply. See Kansas State Code for further information.)
Residency Requirements
The petitioner or respondent in an action for divorce must have been an actual resident of Kansas for 60 days immediately preceding the filing of the petition. This includes military personnel stationed at a United States post or military reservation within the state of Kansas.
Waiting Period
An action for divorce will be heard 60 days after the filing of the petition.
Kansas Divorce Laws and Marriage Laws
You can find a complete listing of the Kansas divorce laws by searching “divorce” here.
Kansas Divorce Information by County
