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Small Claims Court - Basic Information
Understanding Kansas Small Claims Court: What You Need to Know Kansas small claims court was established in 1973 to provide a simple, informal procedure for people to settle smaller legal problems cheaply and quickly. Americans have always had the right to represent themselves in a courtroom. In small claims court, the parties represent themselves on small legal matters without attorneys.
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Do you need a Protection from Abuse Order?
If you need to leave this page for any reason, please click on the "Quick Exit" red button here.    This guided interview will give you must-know info about Kansas protection orders -- Protection From Abuse (PFA) and Protection From Stalking (PFS).
Abuse and StalkingAbuse and Neglect
Resources for Survivors of Abuse and Stalking
Many pages and resources on this website have help for survivors of physical or sexual abuse, stalking, and other crimes.  Here is list of links to pages that will help you or someone you care about deal with some of the issues faced by survivors of these crimes. Can a Protection from Abuse order help me?
Abuse and StalkingAbuse and Neglect
Kansas Protection Order Portal Upgrades
The upgraded Kansas Protection Order Portal is live statewide. The upgraded portal includes these changes:  Petitions are delivered to eFlex courts via eFiling rather than email. Instruction sheets for processing cases via eFlex for CCMS and FullCourt courts are on the judicial branch intranet.
Abuse and Neglect
Food and Nutrition Programs
In Kansas, the Department for Children and Family Services administers the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Read about it here.      
Food Stamps
Foodstamp Program
You may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or more commonly known as foodstamps.  This website, GrowStrongKansas, can help you with any questions you have about foodstamps.
Food Stamps
Kansas Victim Information Notification Everyday (VINE)
Kansas VINE (Victim Information Notification Everyday) Service Information and Notification for Offender Custody Status in County Jails.
Abuse and StalkingAbuse and Neglect
Key Public Benefits: Nutrition
Families may be eligible for assistance with groceries, meals, infant formula and nutrition education. These are some of the key nutrition benefits programs and resources. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) SNAP is the name for the federal Food Stamp Program. It helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need for good health.  Kansas Food Assistance Program
Food Stamps
PFA Safety Planning
You should review this information before completing the Protection from Abuse forms provided by the Kansas courts.   Also, check out PFA Tips & Tricks HERE.
Abuse and StalkingAbuse and Neglect
What to do if . . . you get sued for money.
Facing a Summons? Here’s How to Prepare for Your Court Case If you get a summons saying that you have been sued for a debt or another reason, you should do the following: Learn what type of case you are involved in.   The simplest way is to look at whether the summons gives you a specific date to appear in Court. 
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Food StampsAbuse and NeglectSmall Claims CourtClear All Filters
Small Claims Court - Basic Information
Understanding Kansas Small Claims Court: What You Need to Know Kansas small claims court was established in 1973 to provide a simple, informal procedure for people to settle smaller legal problems cheaply and quickly. Americans have always had the right to represent themselves in a courtroom. In small claims court, the parties represent themselves on small legal matters without attorneys.
Small Claims Court
Do you need a Protection from Abuse Order?
If you need to leave this page for any reason, please click on the "Quick Exit" red button here.    This guided interview will give you must-know info about Kansas protection orders -- Protection From Abuse (PFA) and Protection From Stalking (PFS).
Abuse and StalkingAbuse and Neglect
Resources for Survivors of Abuse and Stalking
Many pages and resources on this website have help for survivors of physical or sexual abuse, stalking, and other crimes.  Here is list of links to pages that will help you or someone you care about deal with some of the issues faced by survivors of these crimes. Can a Protection from Abuse order help me?
Abuse and StalkingAbuse and Neglect
Kansas Protection Order Portal Upgrades
The upgraded Kansas Protection Order Portal is live statewide. The upgraded portal includes these changes:  Petitions are delivered to eFlex courts via eFiling rather than email. Instruction sheets for processing cases via eFlex for CCMS and FullCourt courts are on the judicial branch intranet.
Abuse and Neglect
Food and Nutrition Programs
In Kansas, the Department for Children and Family Services administers the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Read about it here.      
Food Stamps
Foodstamp Program
You may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or more commonly known as foodstamps.  This website, GrowStrongKansas, can help you with any questions you have about foodstamps.
Food Stamps
Kansas Victim Information Notification Everyday (VINE)
Kansas VINE (Victim Information Notification Everyday) Service Information and Notification for Offender Custody Status in County Jails.
Abuse and StalkingAbuse and Neglect
Key Public Benefits: Nutrition
Families may be eligible for assistance with groceries, meals, infant formula and nutrition education. These are some of the key nutrition benefits programs and resources. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) SNAP is the name for the federal Food Stamp Program. It helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need for good health.  Kansas Food Assistance Program
Food Stamps
PFA Safety Planning
You should review this information before completing the Protection from Abuse forms provided by the Kansas courts.   Also, check out PFA Tips & Tricks HERE.
Abuse and StalkingAbuse and Neglect
What to do if . . . you get sued for money.
Facing a Summons? Here’s How to Prepare for Your Court Case If you get a summons saying that you have been sued for a debt or another reason, you should do the following: Learn what type of case you are involved in.   The simplest way is to look at whether the summons gives you a specific date to appear in Court. 
Small Claims Court
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