There is no right or wrong way to file for a divorce if you are currently legally separated from your wife.  In fact, there is no rule that says that you must file for a legal separation before a divorce, or that one must even be filed at all—you can go straight to the divorce filing if that’s what you want.  Although there is nothing wrong with filing for a legal separation instead of a  divorce, it is an admirable way to go if you think your wife and you can work things out in the long run with a little time apart.  But there is, however, no need to file for legal separation before starting the divorce process.

If you’re already part of a legal separation, in order to file for a divorce, you will need to start from scratch by filing brand new legal paperwork with the courts, filing a dissolution of marriage petition, and having them properly served to her.  If, however, you filed a legal separation and your wife counters with a petition for divorce, you will just continue the case from there instead of starting over with divorce papers.

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Need to find divorce related forms for wichita kansas so that I can file my own divorce

I am baffled about this one. I’ve seen my friends do it. My current husband did it with his first marriage. And now, his ex-wife has hired another attorney to go after more in child support. She will likely pay more in legal fees than she will gain in support.

Why do people pay astronomical amounts in legal fees for a divorce? I can see it if you are fighting for your kids. Beyond that, the expense does not seem to be worth it. Things can be worked out.

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