Answer and counterclaim

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. 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. 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. Source or Prior Law: G.S. 1868, ch. 80, § 642; L. 1909, ch. 18, § 667; R.S. 1923, 60-1505, 60-1605. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Divorce and Alimony Under the New Code," Dan Hopson, Jr., 12 K.L.R. 27, 31, 32 (1963). 1963-65 survey of family law, John W. Brand, Jr., and Dan Hopson, Jr. 14 K.L.R. 271, 274 (1965). "The 1965 Legislature and the Law," Glee S. Smith, 34 J.B.A.K. 185, 237 (1965). CASE ANNOTATIONS Prior law cases, see G.S. 1949, K.S.A. 60-1505. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026