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Estimate based on Kansas-style guideline concepts (income shares + shared residency adjustment). For informational purposes only.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Results may differ based on Kansas guideline worksheets, schedules, and judicial findings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Child Support in Kansas
Discover what you need to know about Child Support Laws in Kansas.
Kansas calculates child support using the Kansas Child Support Guidelines, which follow an income shares model. The formula is based on:
Both parents’ gross monthly incomes
The number of children
A statewide child support schedule
Parenting time adjustments
Add-ons such as health insurance and work-related childcare
Kansas uses detailed worksheets to determine the presumptive support amount. The goal is to reflect what parents would have contributed to the child if living together. For an estimate tailored to your situation, you can use the Deliberately.ai child support calculator above—but only a court order is legally binding.
Child support in Kansas is influenced by:
Each parent’s gross income
The number of children
The parenting plan (residential and non-residential arrangements)
Health insurance premiums for the child
Work-related childcare expenses
Long-distance parenting time costs (in some cases)
Court-approved deviations
If income fluctuates, includes self-employment, or parenting time is disputed, the calculation can become more complex.
There is no universal amount. The final figure depends on:
Both parents’ financial information
The Kansas guideline schedule
Parenting time adjustments
Any approved deviations
For a reliable estimate before filing or negotiating, use the Deliberately.ai calculator above—keeping in mind the court has final authority.
In most cases, child support ends when the child:
Turns 18, or
Turns 19 if still attending high school in good faith
The specific termination language in your court order controls.
Not necessarily automatically.
You should review your court order
Wage withholding may continue unless properly terminated
Arrears remain owed even after the support obligation ends
It’s important to confirm the termination terms in your decree.
Yes. A child support order may be modified when:
There has been a material change in circumstances
Income has significantly increased or decreased
The current order varies substantially from the guideline amount
Modifications generally apply going forward from the date the motion is filed—not retroactively to previously owed support.
Timeframes depend on:
Whether the case is uncontested
Court scheduling in your county
Whether income or parenting time is disputed
The complexity of financial documentation
Uncontested cases may resolve within weeks to months; contested cases may take longer.
Kansas child support is intended to help cover:
Housing
Food
Clothing
Transportation
Basic daily living expenses
Health insurance and childcare expenses are typically included in the worksheet calculation or allocated separately in the order.
It can—but only if:
The costs are included in the child support worksheet
The court order specifically accounts for them
Simply paying medical expenses does not automatically reduce your obligation without court approval.
It can—but only if:
The costs are included in the guideline worksheet
The court order specifically accounts for them
Paying medical expenses independently does not automatically reduce your support obligation without court approval.
Child support cases are handled through Kansas district courts, and families may also work with Kansas Child Support Services (CSS) for establishment and enforcement.
If income, parenting time, or expenses are likely to be contested, consulting an experienced Kansas family lawyer before filing can help avoid costly mistakes and delays.
Failure to pay child support may result in enforcement actions such as:
Wage withholding
Tax refund interception
Driver’s or professional license suspension
Liens
Contempt proceedings
Enforcement actions may escalate as arrears grow.
Arrears:
Remain owed until paid in full
Do not disappear when the child reaches termination age
May continue to be collected through enforcement tools
Interest may apply in certain circumstances.
In serious cases of willful nonpayment, courts may use contempt proceedings, which can include fines or possible jail time. If you are facing enforcement or contempt, seeking legal advice early is strongly recommended.
Yes. Common enforcement tools include:
Automatic income withholding
Bank levies
Tax intercepts
Property liens
Kansas Child Support Services (CSS) has authority to enforce unpaid support.
Not automatically.
Parenting time arrangements may affect the calculation
Income differences remain a primary factor
Even in shared custody situations, support may still be owed
Shared custody does not eliminate child support.
Possibly.
Support may continue through high school graduation (up to age 19)
Support for a child with qualifying disabilities may extend beyond age 18
College support is not automatic and depends on court findings or agreements
Parents cannot privately override a court order.
Child support is considered the right of the child
Any modification must be approved by the court
Private agreements without court approval may not be enforceable.
A lawyer is not required for straightforward cases. However, legal representation is strongly recommended when:
Income is disputed
Self-employment is involved
Arrears exist
A deviation from guidelines is requested
Parenting time adjustments are contested
You will typically need:
Recent pay stubs
Federal and state tax returns
Proof of health insurance costs
Childcare documentation
Existing court orders
Incomplete financial documentation is one of the most common causes of delay.
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