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Kansas Child Support Calculator

Estimate monthly child support under Kansas's official guideline model. Updated for 2026.

Last reviewed July 2026 · Free · Nothing you enter is stored

Before taxes. Include wages, self-employment, bonuses.
Every-other-weekend ≈ 80. Equal custody ≈ 182.
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estimated monthly child support ·
Guideline estimate, not a court order or legal advice. Courts may deviate based on your circumstances.
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How Kansas calculates child support

Kansas uses the income shares model: both parents' incomes are combined, a basic support obligation is determined from the state's guideline schedule, and each parent is responsible for their proportional share. The parent without primary custody typically pays their share to the other household.

Governing law: Kansas Child Support Guidelines (Kan. Sup. Ct. Admin. Order) — Guidelines reissued by Supreme Court administrative order effective 2024; uses domestic gross income with child-support income conversion.

Frequently asked questions

How is child support calculated in Kansas?

Kansas uses the income shares model: both parents' incomes are combined, a basic support obligation is determined from the state's guideline schedule, and each parent is responsible for their proportional share. The parent without primary custody typically pays their share to the other household. The guideline is set by Kansas Child Support Guidelines (Kan. Sup. Ct. Admin. Order).

Is this the exact amount a Kansas court will order?

No — this is a guideline estimate. Courts start from the guideline amount but can deviate for factors like extraordinary medical costs, special needs, other support obligations, or agreements between parents. For an official figure, consult your court’s self-help center or a family law attorney.

Does parenting time affect child support in Kansas?

In most states, including under most guideline models, substantial parenting time (often above roughly 20–30% of overnights) reduces the paying parent's obligation. Our calculator applies a simplified parenting-time adjustment; Kansas's courts apply their own specific rules, so treat shared-custody results as rough estimates.

What income counts for child support in Kansas?

Generally all income: wages, self-employment, bonuses, commissions, and often investment income. Kansas's guideline uses gross (pre-tax) income figures. Courts may also impute income to a parent who is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed.

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