Kansas Child Support Calculator
Calculate child support in Kansas using the state's official Income Shares Model. Includes custody adjustments, health insurance credits, and childcare deductions.
Kansas divorces typically cost 52% less than the national average of $12,900.
Child Support in Kansas
- Formula
- Income Shares Model
- Income cap
- None specified
- Equal parenting presumption
- No
- Property system
- Equitable distribution
Child Support Calculator in Kansas: What You Should Know
Kansas uses the Income Shares Model under the Kansas Child Support Guidelines, which the state Supreme Court reviews and updates on a regular cycle. Both parents' gross incomes are combined to set the basic obligation, which is then prorated between them by income share. Kansas adjusts the figure for health and dental insurance, work-related childcare, and parenting time, and it includes an income floor so a low-earning parent keeps a basic amount. There is no statutory income cap on the calculation.
Key point: Kansas applies the Income Shares Model, combining both parents' gross incomes and prorating the obligation, with adjustments for insurance, childcare, and parenting time.
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Use your gross (before-tax) monthly income. If you are paid annually, divide by 12.
Use their gross (before-tax) monthly income. If they are paid annually, divide by 12.
This estimate is for planning purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult a licensed family law attorney in your state for guidance specific to your situation.
Child Support in Kansas - Frequently Asked Questions
How is child support calculated in Kansas?
Kansas uses the Income Shares Model to calculate child support. Both parents' gross incomes are combined, and each parent's share of the total obligation is proportional to their share of the combined income.
Can child support be modified in Kansas?
Yes. Either parent can request a child support modification if there has been a substantial change in circumstances, such as a significant change in income, change in custody arrangements, or changes in the child's needs. Courts in Kansas typically require a change of at least 15-20% in the support amount to justify modification.
Does custody arrangement affect child support in Kansas?
Yes. Parenting time is a significant factor in child support calculations. When a parent has the children for a substantial portion of time (typically 40% or more overnights per year), child support is adjusted to reflect the additional direct costs that parent bears.
Is there an income cap for child support in Kansas?
Kansas does not set a specific income cap in its child support formula. However, courts have discretion to deviate from the guideline amount in cases with very high incomes.
How long does child support last in Kansas?
Child support in Kansas typically continues until the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever is later. Support may continue longer if the child has a disability or if the parents agree to extend support for college expenses.
This estimate is for planning purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult a licensed family law attorney in your state for guidance specific to your situation.