Quick facts
- Family self-help
- 225 N Market · Suite 210
- Center phone
- 316-263-2251
- Statewide guide
- Kansas Judicial Branch
- Legal aid
- Kansas Legal Services
Information versus legal advice
Court and self-help staff can often explain filing steps, provide forms, identify public records, and describe scheduling procedures. They cannot tell you what outcome to seek, what arguments to make, whether to settle, or how the law applies to your facts.
Local and statewide starting points
The Family Law Self Help Center offers local procedural support. DC18 currently lists inconsistent hours, so call before visiting. Kansas Judicial Branch self-help provides statewide information and forms. Kansas Legal Services and lawyer-referral resources can help people explore representation.
Make a short, useful request
A focused summary helps a service identify whether it can assist.
- Name the court and general case type.
- State the next deadline or hearing date.
- Explain what papers you received or filed.
- Ask whether the service handles that issue and what eligibility information it needs.
Official sources and next steps
These links open the government, court, or public-service organization responsible for the information.
Common questions
Does free self-help mean free representation?
No. Self-help and legal representation are different services.
Can court staff recommend a lawyer?
They may point to public referral resources but generally cannot recommend a particular attorney.
Should I visit the Family Law Self Help Center without calling?
Call first because DC18 currently publishes conflicting hours.
What if a deadline is very close?
Tell any legal-help provider immediately and contact the court about procedure. A request for help does not pause a deadline.