Child Support in Kansas
State-specific overview · Family Law
Kansas uses income shares model; support continues until age 18 or high school graduation, whichever is later.
How Kansas treats Child Support
Kansas courts apply the income shares model, combining both parents' incomes to determine the child support obligation. Support typically ends when the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever occurs later. Kansas allows modification if circumstances change by 10% or more, or every three years. The state enforces support through wage garnishment, tax intercept, and license suspension.
The general definition of Child Support
Court-ordered payments from one parent to the other for a child's living expenses.
Child support is money that a court requires one parent to pay to the other parent (or guardian) to help cover the child's expenses like food, housing, education, and healthcare. The amount is usually calculated using state guidelines that consider both parents' incomes, the number of children, and custody arrangements. Child support continues until the child reaches the age of majority, typically 18 or 21 depending on the state. It's a legal obligation separate from custody decisions.
Read the full Child Support entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Kansas.