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Kansas Family Laws

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Welcome to FindLaw’s Kansas Family Laws section. The Sunflower State has laws against everything from domestic violence to child abuse. By exploring these articles, you’ll learn who will get custody of your children if you are going through a divorce and which Kansas statutes might affect that determination. The links below also provide Kansas-specific family laws on a wide range of topics — including annulments, child support, divorce, marriage, adoption, minors and the law, and much more. Click on the links below for articles pertaining to Kansas family law issues and also where to go if you are looking for an experienced family law attorney in your area.

Learn About Kansas Family Laws

  • Kansas Divorce Laws

    Article on the divorce laws of Kansas, including residency requirements, the 60-day waiting period for a divorce, legal grounds for getting a divorce in the state, and more.

  • Kansas Child Support Guidelines

    Summary of the guidelines used by Kansas courts to determine child support amounts, such as income of both parents, what child support is intended to cover, and how to request support.

  • Kansas Protective Orders Laws

    A brief overview of the process and manner in which protective orders (also called restraining orders) are issued in Kansas, usually for instances of domestic violence or stalking.

  • Kansas Child Custody Laws

    The basics of Kansas’ child custody laws and regulations, including the main factors used by courts to determine who gets custody, whether the child has a say in the matter, and related information.

  • Kansas Adoption Laws

    The laws governing adoption in the state of Kansas, including who is eligible to adopt a child, who may be adopted, the age at which a child’s consent is required, and related matters.

  • Kansas Child Abuse Laws

    What you need to know about child abuse laws in Kansas, including a list of professions designated as mandatory reporters of abuse, a definition of the offense, and penalties.

Kansas Family Law Articles

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