23-2708. Action for divorce; time for hearing. An action for divorce shall not be heard until 60 days after the filing of the petition unless the judge enters an order declaring the existence of an emergency, stating the precise nature of the emergency, the substance of the evidence material to the emergency and the names of the witnesses who gave the evidence. A request for an order declaring the existence of an emergency may be contained in a pleading or made by motion. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, a request for the declaration of an emergency shall not be heard prior to the expiration of the time permitted for the filing of an answer. Unless waived, notice of the hearing requesting the declaration of an emergency shall be given to all parties not in default not less than seven days prior to the date of the hearing. Upon a finding that an emergency exists, the divorce and all issues pertaining thereto may be heard immediately.
History: L. 2011, ch. 26, ยง 4; 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.