Kansas Family Court Forms and Filing Resources: Find the Right Form Fast
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Kansas publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official Kansas sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.
Kansas's core family statutes live in the Kansas Statutes Chapter 23 - Domestic Relations. Standard divorce and protection order form packets are available on the Kansas courts self-help site, then filed on paper with your district court clerk.
How the Kansas court system handles family cases
Family cases in Kansas are heard in the District Court. Divorce and custody are heard in the District Court.
Kansas's 105 counties are grouped into 31 judicial districts.
Appeals from a family case generally go first to the Kansas Court of Appeals, and the state's highest court is the Kansas Supreme Court.
Besides the judge, a Magistrate / Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Besides the judge, a magistrate, commissioner, or referee may hear temporary orders, child support, and uncontested matters - usually subject to a judge's review.
Official Kansas resources
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Kansas state courts website (Kansas judicial branch): The official home of the Kansas court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.kscourts.gov
Kansas family law forms (Kansas judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for Kansas cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.kscourts.gov/Public/Find-a-Form
Kansas self-help resources (Kansas courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Kansas family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.kansaslegalservices.org
Kansas Courts eFiling (Kansas Judicial Branch): Kansas e-filing is open to lawyers only. If you are representing yourself you file your papers in person, by mail, or by fax with your district court clerk. https://kscourts.gov/eCourt/Kansas-Courts-eFiling
Kansas district court search (Kansas judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://kscourts.gov/District-Search
Kansas rules of procedure (Kansas judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Kansas. https://www.kscourts.gov/Rules-Orders/Rules
Kansas mediation and dispute resolution (Kansas judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for Kansas family cases. https://www.kscourts.gov/About-the-Courts/Programs/Dispute-Resolution
Kansas financial affidavit and disclosure forms (kscourts.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Kansas family cases ask for. https://www.kscourts.gov/Public/Find-a-Form
Kansas child support guideline resources (kscourts.gov): Official Kansas child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.kscourts.gov/About-the-Courts/Programs/Child-Support-Guidelines
Kansas Case Search (Kansas courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized statewide. https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/
Frequently used official Kansas forms
These links open official Kansas government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.
Agreed Shared Parenting Plan (Appendix VI), form App. VI (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://kscourts.gov/KSCourts/media/KsCourts/Child%20Support%20Guidelines/App-VI-Agreed-shared-parenting-plan-fillable.pdf
Child Support Domestic Relations Affidavit (Appendix IV), form App. IV (Child Support), official document: https://kscourts.gov/KSCourts/media/KsCourts/Child%20Support%20Guidelines/App-IV-Child-Support-DRA-2023-fillable.pdf
Kansas Child Support Guidelines (Child Support), official document: https://kscourts.gov/KSCourts/media/KsCourts/Child%20Support%20Guidelines/2024-Child-Support-Guidlines-adopted-May-1-2025-clean.pdf
Kansas Child Support Worksheet (Appendix I), form App. I (Child Support), official document: https://kscourts.gov/KSCourts/media/KsCourts/Child%20Support%20Guidelines/Kansas-Child-Support-Worksheet.pdf
Domestic Relations Affidavit (Appendix III), form App. III (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://kscourts.gov/KSCourts/media/KsCourts/Child%20Support%20Guidelines/App-III-Domestic-Relations-Affidavit-2023-approved-fillable.pdf
Answer for Divorce DISAGREE (without children) (Answering the Case), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1382/638864405659670000
Answer to Divorce DISAGREE (with children) (Answering the Case), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1436/638864405600200000
Answer to Petition for Divorce AGREE (Answering the Case), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1438/638864405615000000
Answer to Petition to Establish Parentage AGREE (Answering the Case), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/6048/639223950705530000
Answer to Petition to Establish Parentage DISAGREE (Answering the Case), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/6047/639223951215500000
UCCJEA Affidavit (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1230/638624709856300000
Motion to Modify Child Support (Child Support Modification), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1194/639223984307100000
Motion to Enforce Parenting Time (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1252/639223987929400000
Petition for Divorce (with children) (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1402/638864405585800000
Petition for Divorce (without children) (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1350/638864405596970000
PFA Answer (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/2096/638624779183970000
PFA Motion To Modify (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/2140/638624784436030000
PFA Petition (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/2084/638624778207670000
PFA UCCJEA Affidavit (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/7362/639197926153300000
Order Regarding Waiver of Filing Fee (Fee Waiver), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/7028/639108071204970000
Poverty Affidavit (Fee Waiver), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/2052/638624774646630000
Decree of Divorce (with children) (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1424/638864405623670000
Decree of Divorce (without children) (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1366/638874870957470000
Journal Entry Establishing Parentage (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/6055/639223945359170000
Motion to Modify Parenting Time (Modification), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1274/639223989978700000
Parentage Parenting Plan (Parenting Plan), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/6058/639223943866400000
Parenting Plan (Parenting Plan), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1416/638864405631870000
Petition to Establish Parentage (Paternity), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/6063/639223940399870000
Summons and Return Of Service (Service of Process), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1408/638864405637330000
Motion to Establish Parenting Time (Time-Sharing / Visitation), official document: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1226/639223985922630000
Filing fees: Divorce filing fee: ~$175.
E-filing link data for Kansas was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find official Kansas family court forms?
The official statewide source is the Kansas judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.
Can I e-file my own family case in Kansas?
Kansas e-filing is open to lawyers only. If you are representing yourself you file your papers in person, by mail, or by fax with your district court clerk. Standard divorce and protection order form packets are available on the Kansas courts self-help site, then filed on paper with your district court clerk.
How much does it cost to file a family case in Kansas?
Divorce filing fee: ~$175. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.
Which court hears family cases in Kansas?
Family cases in Kansas are heard in the District Court. Divorce and custody are heard in the District Court.
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