The divorce rate of Kansas in 2001 was 47.6%. You can file divorce under the following divorce grounds in Kansas:
No fault divorce grounds in Kansas are:
Incompatibility
Incompatibility is a lawful divorce ground in Kansas. Both you and your spouse can file for divorce under this no-fault divorce ground in Kansas, if you are incompatible.
Fault Divorce Grounds in Kansas
Following are the fault divorce grounds in Kansas:
Failure to Perform Material Marital Duties
Material marital duties include financial and physical duties. You can claim divorce, if your spouse is not fulfilling the material marital and sexual obligations. This divorce ground in Kansas is a major cause of divorces in Kansas.
Mental Illness or Incapacity
If your spouse is mentally ill and is incapable of performing his duties, you can obtain divorce under this divorce law in Kansas. The court will consider two points:
- The mentally retard spouse must be institutionalized for at least two years.
- Establishment of mental disability of your spouse by a court of jurisdiction.
Contact a professional divorce attorney or
divorce lawyer for detailed information regarding
divorce grounds in Kansas.