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Does Kansas Recognize Common Law Marriage?

With each passing year, the law continues to recognize different types of relationships. There are traditional marriages, civil unions, cohabitation, couples who have children together and may or may not live with each other, and common law marriages.

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Mark Jeffers

What is Legal Separation?

In Kansas, about 14% of females (162k) and 12% of males (133k), aged 18 and above, are either separated or divorced. Married couples can choose to file either for divorce or separate maintenance ("a legal separation"). A divorce permanently terminates the marriage, whereas a decree of separate maintenance allows the spouses to live apart and have a settlement agreement while they remain legally married.

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Mark Jeffers

How Is Child Support Calculated in Kansas?

Approximately 23 percent of children under 18 years in the United States live with a single mother, according to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. Quality child support arrangements are usually established to ensure that these children are adequately cared for.

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Can I Obtain Court Orders When Filing a Petition for Divorce?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the divorce rate in Kansas is 8.6 percent. During divorce proceedings, a spouse may need to request a court order for a specific reason until the divorce is finalized. Reasons for obtaining a court order may include child custody, child support, spousal support, or a restraining order.

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What Are the Grounds for Divorce in Kansas?

The grounds for divorce in Kansas include incompatibility (no-fault), failure to perform a material marital duty, and incompatibility by reason of mental illness. Kansas courts require the divorcing couple to clearly identify and explain the legal grounds under which they are terminating the marriage.

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