What are the Three Basic Formulas to Determine Child Support in Kansas?

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What are the Three Basic Formulas to Determine Child Support in Kansas?

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Child Custody in Kansas

In Kansas, the court may order joint or sole legal custody and may set up residency plans that provide for sole or joint physical custody based on the best interests of the child. Kansas courts retain jurisdiction to change the primary residence of a child until the child attains the age of majority (18) or graduates from high school, whichever occurs first. Kansas law typically requires a material change of circumstances before a judge will modify a custody order. check to learn more.

Child Support and Visitation in Kansas

In Kansas, the courts follow Kansas Statutes 60-16-1610 and 38-1598 as a basic layout of the rules for determining the amount of child support. Kansas considers the following enumerated factors when resolving an appropriate amount of child support: (1) the income of the parents; (2) the age of the child; and (3) the educational needs of the child. In Kansas, if the non-custodial spouse violates the visitation order, you may file an order to hold him or her in contempt of the court. check to learn more.