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, the law states that both parents are equally responsible for the upbringing of their children. This aspect is enumerated in K.S.A. § 23-3001. Furthermore, the courts determine the child support per the provisions laid down in K.S.A. § 23-3002 read with K.S.A. § 20-165 in the event of a divorce.K.S.A. § 23-3002 reads:
“(a) In determining the amount to be paid for child support, the court shall follow the Kansas child support guidelines adopted by the supreme court pursuant to K.S.A. 20-165, and amendments thereto.
(b) Any person who files a motion requesting a child support order or modification order shall include in such filing a completed domestic relations affidavit and proposed child support worksheet.”
K.S.A. § 20-165 reads:
“(a) The supreme court shall adopt rules establishing guidelines for the amount of child support to be ordered in any action in this state including, but not limited to, K.S.A. 39-755 and K.S.A. 2014 Supp. 23-2215, and amendments thereto, article 30 of chapter 23 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, and K.S.A. 20134 Supp. 23-2711, and amendments thereto.
(b) In adopting such rules, the court shall consider all relevant factors, including, but not limited to:
(1) The needs of the child;
(2) the standards of living and circumstances of the parents;
(3) the relative financial means of the parents;
(4) the earning ability of the parents;
(5) the need and capacity of the child for education;
(6) the age of the child;
(7) the financial resources and earning ability of the child;
(8) the responsibility of the parents for the support of others; and
(9) the value of services contributed by both parents.”
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