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Once you file for divorce, you'll need to wait at least sixty (60) days before a judge will grant your divorce. This 60-day waiting period applies even if you and your spouse have reached an agreement on all terms of your divorce. In limited, emergency circumstances, a judge may waive the waiting period.

In Kansas, there is not a mandatory period of separation prior to divorce. As long as you have been a resident of the state for sixty days prior to filing the petition for divorce, you are not required to live separately before or after the petition has been filed.

To file for legal separation in Kansas, one of the spouses must file a Petition containing information such as: The name of each spouse. The number of minor children of the marriage. The names and years of birth of each minor child. The address of the minor children. The date and place (county and state) of the marriage.

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Because there are no state community property laws, Kansas courts will determine a ?fair? property division between divorcing parties. For the most part, courts consider each party getting about half of the jointly owned property as fair.

Filing fees at your county courthouse are typically about $200. Attorney fees range from $200 to $500 per hour, depending on the experience of the attorney. Education classes about the divorce process and co-parenting usually cost about $100 per parent.