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Know the Laws - By State
Please see below for state-specific laws that might be useful for victims and survivors of domestic violence. This information is written in a Q & A format and is meant to provide you with easy-to-understand information. You can also reach us at our Email Hotline if you have more specific questions.
Information about protection from abuse orders and protection from stalking, sexual assault, or human trafficking orders in Kansas.
Information about custody, residency, and parenting time in Kansas.
General information (not state-specific) about child support.
State-specific information about abduction prevention orders, which can be used as a tool in trying to prevent parental kidnapping.
Basic information about divorce laws in Kansas.
General information (not state-specific) about housing laws that offer protections and benefits to victims of domestic violence.
General information (not state-specific) on laws that specifically protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in the workplace.
Information about crimes the abuser may have committed in Kansas and victim assistance programs.
If you are a victim of domestic violence, it may be illegal for the abuser to buy or have a gun.
You may have a right to sue an abuser for medical costs, lost wages, and to recover your property.
General information (not state-specific) about litigation abuse.
