Legal Separation and Annulment in Kansas
Whether Kansas offers legal separation, how it differs from divorce, and the grounds for an annulment.
Short answer: Yes. Kansas calls it separate maintenance. It is granted on the same grounds as divorce, and the decree may divide property and order support without ending the marriage. K.S.A. 23-2701, 23-2711
| Legal separation | Yes. Kansas calls it separate maintenance. It is granted on the same grounds as divorce, and the decree may divide property and order support without ending the marriage. Source: K.S.A. 23-2701, 23-2711 |
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| Annulment | The court must annul a marriage that is void for any reason or that was induced by fraud. It may also annul a marriage induced by mistake of fact, lack of knowledge of a material fact, or any other reason that would justify rescinding a marriage contract. Source: K.S.A. 23-2702 |
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FAQ
Can you get a legal separation in Kansas?
Yes. Kansas calls it separate maintenance. It is granted on the same grounds as divorce, and the decree may divide property and order support without ending the marriage.
What are the grounds for annulment in Kansas?
The court must annul a marriage that is void for any reason or that was induced by fraud. It may also annul a marriage induced by mistake of fact, lack of knowledge of a material fact, or any other reason that would justify rescinding a marriage contract.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.