Full question:
I am getting a divorce from my husband. The court is about to grant us divorce. We have two children together. What factors will the court take to fix the child support amount while deciding a divorce in Kansas?
- Category: Divorce
- Subcategory: Child Support
- Date:
- State: Kansas
Answer:
In Kansas, both parents share equal responsibility for raising their children, as stated in K.S.A. § 23-3001. When determining child support, the court follows the Kansas child support guidelines established under K.S.A. § 23-3002 and K.S.A. § 20-165. Specifically, K.S.A. § 23-3002 outlines that:
(a) The court must adhere to the Kansas child support guidelines when setting the support amount.
(b) Anyone requesting a child support order or modification must submit a completed domestic relations affidavit and a proposed child support worksheet.
K.S.A. § 20-165 requires the supreme court to create rules for child support, considering various factors, including:
- The child's needs
- The parents' living standards and circumstances
- The parents' financial means
- The parents' earning ability
- The child's educational needs and capacity
- The child's age
- The child's financial resources and earning ability
- The parents' responsibilities for supporting others
- The value of services provided by both parents
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