What are the grounds for divorce?

In Kansas, a divorce can be obtained for a variety of reasons, or grounds. The most common reason for a divorce in Kansas is for “incompatibility of temperament”, meaning it is no longer possible for the two parties to live together due to incompatibility. This is a no-fault divorce, meaning neither party is at fault for the end of the marriage. A divorce may also be obtained on the grounds of adultery, extreme cruelty, physical or mental abuse, willful absence for a year or more, or addiction to drugs or alcohol. If the two parties have been living separate and apart for an extended period of time, regardless of fault, they may also obtain a divorce in Kansas. In some cases, a divorce may be granted for grounds that are considered “fault-based”. These include abandonment, bigamy, fraudulent contract, or concealment of a felony conviction. Finally, if the parties are unable to agree on a division of property due to some form of fault, a divorce can be obtained on the grounds of “breakdown of marriage.” This means that the parties have failed to agree on the division of their property and that the situation has become so strained that it is no longer possible for them to continue living as a married couple.

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