Kansas Divorce Cost Calculator

Filing a divorce petition in Kansas costs $195 under the statewide fee schedule (some counties add local charges). Add how the papers will be served, whether you have children and whether you agree, to total the court costs from Kansas's official fee schedules. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.

Kansas fees checked against official court sources on October 24, 2026.

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Estimated court costs in Kansas

  • Filing fee for the divorce petition Source$195
  • Serving the papers (spouse signs the acceptance form) Source$0
  • Court costs you pay$195

Also note: Johnson County adds $1.50 and Sedgwick County adds $2.00 to every case.

Court costs in Kansas run from about $195 on the cheapest route to $210 or more on a contested case with sheriff service (court costs only, not lawyer fees).

An estimate from official fee schedules, not a bill. The fee your court clerk charges on the day you file is the one that counts. (October 24, 2026)

Kansas divorce filing fee

Filing a divorce petition in Kansas costs $195 under the statewide fee schedule (some counties add local charges). (source)

Johnson County adds $1.50 and Sedgwick County adds $2.00 to every case.

The case is filed in the Kansas District Court (county clerk of the district court).

Serving divorce papers in Kansas

Your spouse can sign the Voluntary Entry of Appearance instead of being served, which costs nothing. (form)

Service by the sheriff costs $15 (Statewide sheriff fee for serving, executing and returning any process (K.S.A. 28-110(a))). (source)

Fee waiver in Kansas

If you cannot afford the fees, file the Poverty Affidavit (Kansas Judicial Council form) (K.S.A. 60-2001(b)). A plaintiff who by reason of poverty is unable to pay the docket fee may file a sworn affidavit stating the source and amount of weekly income; the court reviews it and may waive all or part of the fees. (source)

The court or clerk decides whether to grant it and which fees it covers; filing the form does not guarantee a waiver.

Lawyer fees in Kansas

Clio reports an average billed family-law rate of $322 an hour in Kansas for 2025. (source) It is an average across lawyers, not a quote. Enter a lawyer's estimated hours above to price them, or enter the rate you were quoted.

Without a lawyer, court costs in Kansas run from about $195 on the cheapest route to $210 or more on a contested case with sheriff service.

What this page does not do

  • It does not file anything. Divorce cases are filed with the Kansas District Court (county clerk of the district court).
  • It does not quote lawyer fees; it prices only the hours you enter.
  • It does not decide fee-waiver eligibility; the court does.
  • It is not legal advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a divorce in Kansas?

Filing a divorce petition in Kansas costs $195 under the statewide fee schedule (some counties add local charges). If your spouse signs the Voluntary Entry of Appearance, there is no service fee. Lawyer fees are extra; Clio's 2025 average billed family-law rate in Kansas is $322 an hour.

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Kansas?

$195 under the statewide schedule. Johnson County adds $1.50 and Sedgwick County adds $2.00 to every case.

Can I get my divorce filing fee waived in Kansas?

You can ask. File the Poverty Affidavit (Kansas Judicial Council form). A plaintiff who by reason of poverty is unable to pay the docket fee may file a sworn affidavit stating the source and amount of weekly income; the court reviews it and may waive all or part of the fees. The court or clerk decides whether to grant it.

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Last checked October 24, 2026 against official sources.

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