KANSAS FAMILY LAW FORMS

We provide the following forms for use by our viewers at the viewers own risk. By providing these forms, we are not creating any attorney-client relationship. Before using any forms, read our disclaimer. Using any legal form without proper legal advice is dangerous and can harm your legal rights. Using legal forms improperly can subject you to fines and penalties by the court to which those forms are submitted. It is illegal for anyone other than a licensed attorney to advise another person about how to use these forms, what forms to use for any situation, and how to fill out these forms for proper submission. The Unauthorized Practice of Law is a crime and it is also a violation of consumer protection laws.

Domestic Violence Safety Plan

For those who need to buy more time (from VerbalAbuseJournals.com)

Be Aware of the Risks of Self-Representation

Limited Representation and Self-Representation Flow Chart

Parenting Plan Forms – Kansas

Required Court Financial Forms – Kansas

Required Court Information Forms – Kansas

Required Child Support Form – Kansas

International Child Abduction 

Adult Name Change Forms

We provide the following adult name change forms for the use of viewers of our website. No attorney-client relationship is created by our providing these forms. Read our disclaimer statement before you use these forms.

The Kansas Judicial Council recently drafted forms for simple adult name change actions (without the assistance of a lawyer). These forms on its website for those wishing to file a simple adult name change proceeding without attorney assistance. We can help with the filing of a name change petition, answer questions about these forms and help you through the process – through limited scope or full-service representation (at our standard fees):

  • Instructions (Name Change) PDF | WP | RTF (12/2010)
  • Petition for Name Change     PDF | WP | RTF (12/2010)
  • Notice of Hearing by Mail     PDF | WP | RTF (12/2010)
  • Notice of Hearing by Publication PDF | WP | RTF (12/2010)
  • Order for Name Change          PDF | WP | RTF (12/2010)

Simple Self-Represented Divorce Forms

We provide the following forms for the use of viewers of this Website at no charge. By providing these forms, no attorney-client relationship is created. Read our disclaimer statement before you use these forms.

The Kansas Judicial Council recently drafted forms for simple self-represented divorces (without assistance of a lawyer). These forms on its website for those wishing to file a very simple divorce proceeding without the assistance of attorneys. We recommend this resource for those who have no disputes at all and know the serious risks of self-representation. Married persons who have any disputes or who do not completely understand their rights to property division and support should not use these forms.

We offer our assistance (at our standard fees) to answer questions about these forms and to help you through the process – through limited scope or full-service representation:

Divorce Forms – NO CHILDREN – ©2009 by Kansas Judicial Council, All Rights Reserved.

  • Instructions for Divorce Without Children PDF (rev. 7/09)
  • Civil Information Form            (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 2/09)
  • Form for Additional Civil Information (PDF) (rev. 2/09)
  • Petition for Divorce                   (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 2/09)
  • Voluntary Entry of Appearance (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 2/09)
  • Request and Service Instruction Form (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 12/10)
  • Summons – In State                   (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev.12/10)
  • Summons – Out of State           (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 12/10)
  • Domestic Relations Affidavit (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 7/09)
  • Vital Statistics – Divorce Worksheet (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 4/04)
  • Notice of Hearing                      (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 2/09)
  • Decree of Divorce                       (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 7/09)
  • Affidavit of Service by Publication (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 3/10)
  • Publication Service Order        (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 2/09)
  • Publication Service Notice of Suit (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 2/09)

Response Forms – NO CHILDREN – ©2009 by Kansas Judicial Council, All Rights Reserved.

  • Instructions for Responding to Divorce Filing (PDF) (rev. 7/09)
  • Answer for Divorce Without Children (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 7/09)
  • Voluntary Entry of Appearance (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 2/09)
  • Domestic Relations Affidavit (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 7/09)
  • Notice of Hearing                   (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 2/09)
  • Decree of Divorce                   (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 7/09)

Divorce forms – WITH CHILDREN – ©2009 by Kansas Judicial Council, All Rights Reserved.

  • Instructions for Divorce With Children (PDF) (rev. 7/09)
  • Civil Information Form            (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 2/09)
  • Form for Additional Civil Information (PDF) (rev. 2/09)
  • Petition for Divorce                   (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 2/09)
  • Voluntary Entry of Appearance (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 2/09)
  • Request and Service Information Form (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 12/10)
  • Summons – In State                   (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 12/10)
  • Summons – Out of State            (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 12/10)
  • Domestic Relations Affidavit  (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 7/09)
  • Child Support Worksheet         (PDF) (rev. 2/09)
  • Parenting Plan                           (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 7/09)
  • Kansas Payment Center Form (PDF) (rev. 6/06)
  • Vital Statistics – Divorce Worksheet (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 4/04)
  • Notice of Hearing                      (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 2/09)
  • Decree of Divorce                       (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 7/09)
  • Affidavit of Service by Publication (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 3/10)
  • Publication Service Order        (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 2/09)
  • Publication Service Notice of Suit PDF I Fillable PDF (rev. 2/09)

Response Forms – WITH CHILDREN – ©2009 by Kansas Judicial Council, All Rights Reserved.

  • Instructions for Responding to Divorce Filing (PDF) (rev. 7/09)
  • Answer for Divorce With Children (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 7/09)
  • Voluntary Entry of Appearance (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 2/09)
  • Domestic Relations Affidavit  (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 7/09)
  • Child Support Worksheet         (PDF) (rev. 2/09)
  • Parenting Plan                            (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 7/09)
  • Notice of Hearing                       (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 2/09)
  • Decree of Divorce                        (PDF I Fillable PDF) (rev. 7/09)

**Kansas Legal Services has also developed a simple interactive process for completion of the divorce forms.**

Standard Temporary Order Forms (Johnson County, Kansas)

The Johnson County, Kansas District Court (Family Court Department) has adopted standard forms for temporary orders. These forms must be used as the basis for any temporary orders requested. Additional orders from those included may be requested, but any such orders must be prepared according to Kansas statutes and presented to the court in a proper manner. Read our disclaimer statement before you use these forms. These forms are also available on the Johnson County Bar Association Website.