Divorce & Family Law in Kansas

Kansas ( KS)

Average: $9,500

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

$3,000

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        $9,500                    
Typical
                        Divorce & Family Law Case
                    

High Estimate

$28,000

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Attorney Hourly Rate	$175/hr	$250/hr	$400/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$3,000	$9,500	$28,000
Court Filing Fee	$176

What to Know About Divorce & Family Law Costs in Kansas

Kansas requires 60-day waiting period. Filing fee $163. Uncontested divorces cost $3,000-$5,000. Kansas follows equitable distribution with separate consideration of marital and non-marital property. Maintenance considers marriage length and ability to be self-sufficient. Johnson County (KC suburbs) has highest attorney rates due to affluent population. Kansas requires financial affidavits for all divorce cases.

Sources: Kansas Courts Fee Schedule