Who pays for the divorce?

In Kansas, the parties are required to split the cost of the divorce. Although the court may order one party to reimburse the other party for certain expenses, such as attorney’s fees, the overall cost of the divorce is typically shared. Each party pays their own attorney, filing fees and any other legal costs associated with the divorce. The court may also order one party to pay for the cost of mediation, if mediation is used to settle the terms of the divorce. If the parties cannot agree to a settlement and the case goes to trial, then the court may order one party to pay the other’s attorney fees and court costs. In Kansas, the court may order a party to pay spousal support, or alimony, to the other party during the divorce proceedings and after the divorce is finalized. The court will consider various factors when determining if alimony should be paid and how much should be paid. Each party is typically responsible for their own costs and debts accrued while the divorce proceeding is underway, and each must file individual income tax returns during this period. The court makes a decision about the division of marital assets and debts once the divorce is complete.

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