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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.

File your petition with the clerk of the court office in your county. Answer all questions on forms with specific information. Include dates, times, and a clear description of events.

If you are seeking a temporary order for child custody, residency, or parenting time, Kansas law requires that a ?parenting plan? be filed at the same time the request is made. This parenting plan must be served on the other parent at the same time the temporary orders are served.

If the child is a teenager, the judge may be willing to consider the child's wishes as to residence and the child's reasons. There is no specific age when a child gets to decide where they live, but normally, the older the child, the more weight that child's desires are given by the court.

The filing fee to initiate a divorce proceeding in Kansas is approximately $200. There is an additional fee for serving papers on the other spouse if they choose not to cooperate. A family law attorney will often charge anywhere from $300 to $400 an hour depending on the attorney.

Kansas Legal Services: 800-723-6953 Its free or low-cost services are offered to Kansas residents involved in civil cases who meet eligibility requirements related to income, case type, and other criteria, like age or county of residence. The toll-free number operates from a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.