What Do I Need to Know About Filing Divorce in Kansas with Help Yourself Divorce?
Help Yourself Divorce is a no-fault divorce service, for those who agree on the terms of the divorce and are both willing to sign the papers. The following is a list of requirements and information about what to expect from the process. Please note that this will only apply if you use the services of Help Yourself Divorce. Those seeking to use another route for their divorce should perform their own research about what to expect from the process.
Grounds for Divorce.
When Help Yourself Divorce prepares your divorce papers, your divorce will be granted based on the grounds of incompatibility.
Residency Requirements.
At least one spouse must have been a resident of the state of Kansas for 60 days immediately before filing the papers.
Filing for Divorce.
The petition can be filed in the Kansas county where either spouse lives.
****NOTE**** We ARE NOT ABLE to prepare divorce papers for Coffey County or Sedgwick County.
Kansas Divorce Filing Fees.
When you file the papers, you will have to pay a separate filing fee to the Courts. Please check with your local court clerk to find out how much the current filing fee is.
Service.
You are required to prove to the court that you served your spouse with copies of all the divorce papers. The way you provide service is by mailing or hand-delivering a copy of the papers to your spouse. Your spouse will then sign a form called an Entry of Appearance and Waiver of Service, and file this form with the court. This form tells the court that your spouse received the papers, and serves as proof of service.
Waiting Period.
After filing the papers with the court, there is a 60 waiting period before your divorce can be finalized.
Final Hearing.
Your divorce will be finalized during a brief uncontested divorce hearing, which only the Petitioner must attend. Your spouse can attend if desired, but he or she is not required to.
If you have any questions about whether our service is right for you, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
IMPORTANT: Help Yourself Divorce is a paralegal service, not a law firm. Please don’t rely on this information for legal advice. Seek help from an attorney if you need legal advice.