Procedure – Kansas-Divorce

Do I have to already be physically separated from my spouse to file for divorce?

by Ronald Nelson
March 3, 2015
Divorce, Procedure

No. Kansas law does not require that married persons be physically – or legally – separated before filing for divorce. Kansas law requires that a court grant a divorce if: 1. the person requesting [...]

What is “separate maintenance?”

by Ronald Nelson
June 21, 2012
News, Procedure

A “separate maintenance” action is a kind of court action filed between married persons. Many people know the action by its more common name, “legal separation.” A “separate maintenance” action does not dissolve the [...]

Name Change After Divorce in Kansas

by Ronald Nelson
May 8, 2012
Name Change, News, Procedure

We’ve recently had a lot of questions about how someone who finalized their divorce months – or years – ago can regain their “maiden” or “former” name if the final order (the “degree”) in [...]

Court cannot determine parenting issues solely on unanswered requests for admissions

by Ronald Nelson
April 11, 2012
Appeals, Child Custody, News, Procedure

The Nebraska Court of Appeals recently addressed an issue that is sometimes discussed by family law attorneys, but which rarely results in a published court decision. That question is: “what is the effect of [...]

In re Marriage of Underwood – Leben – Johnson (Unpublished – December 23, 2011)

by Ronald Nelson
December 26, 2011
News, Procedure, Spousal Support

Former husband appealed from trial court decision that it did not have jurisdiction to modify or terminate the former husband’s spousal support obligation because the parties had agreed on the amount, length, and terminating [...]

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