23-2705. Answer and counterclaim. The respondent may answer and may also file a counterclaim for divorce, annulment or separate maintenance. If new matter is set up in the answer, it shall be verified by the respondent in person or by the guardian of an incapacitated person. If a counterclaim is filed, it shall be subject to the provisions of subsections (a), (b) and (c) of K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-2704, and amendments thereto. When there are minor children of the marriage, the answer shall contain, or be accompanied by an affidavit which contains, the information required by K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-37,209, and amendments thereto.
History: L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-1605; L. 1965, ch. 365, § 1; L. 1978, ch. 231, § 29; L. 1982, ch. 152, § 5; L. 2000, ch. 171, § 79; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised
Article 27 - Dissolution Of Marriage
23-2701 Grounds for divorce or separate maintenance.
23-2702 Grounds for annulment.
23-2705 Answer and counterclaim.
23-2706 Granting of decree mandatory; exceptions; denial of relief; orders authorized.
23-2708 Action for divorce; time for hearing.
23-2710 Marriage counseling; costs thereof.
23-2711 Decree; authorized orders.
23-2713 Effective date as to remarriage; effect of a decree in another state.
23-2715 Costs and attorney fees.
23-2717 Obligation to comply with orders not suspended by other party's failure to comply.