INSTRUCTIONS: KANSAS PETITION FOR DIVORCE (NO CHILDREN)

When seeking to divorce a spouse in Kansas in a case where there are no children, you may obtain the appropriate petition for divorce from the website maintained by the Kansas Judicial Branch. The form discussed here is for those who are planning on representing themselves.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 1: Enter the name of the county where your divorce will be processed at the top of the page.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 2: At the top of the page, write in your name above "Name of spouse filing" and your spouse's name below.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 3: Indicate whether you are the husband or wife with a check mark.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 4: On line one, give your street address, including your city and state. Note whether you are currently a resident of Kansas or another state, and note for how long.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 5: Enter the same information for your spouse in line two.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 6: In line three, enter the date, city and state of your marriage.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 7: In line five, indicate whether the wife is pregnant.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 8: In live seven, indicate whether you are seeking alimony.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 9: In line eight, if you wish to have your pre-marriage name restored, note this and enter your previous name.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 10: In line nine, note if your spouse is currently actively on military duty.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 11: On the second page, give your name, full address and telephone number.

Kansas Petition For Divorce (No Children) Step 12: The bottom half of the second page should be signed before a notary public.