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Kansas Divorce Information Property Ownership For Divorce Purposes Equitable distribution state, which means the court has the authority to divide marital property in any manner which is "equitable" or "just," and not necessarily 50/50. Marital fault is not a consideration when dividing property in Kansas. What Property is Divided? "Kitchen sink" state. All property owned by either spouse, no matter when or how acquired, is considered marital property and subject to division in a divorce; however, the courts can consider when and how property was acquired when dividing property. Alimony At the court's discretion. Marital fault is generally not considered. Alimony generally will not last longer than 10 years and one month. Terminates upon the death of either party, and upon the receiving party's remarriage. Child Support Income shares method, which means the income of both parents is considered. Emancipation is age 18, though the court can extend it until June 30 of the school year the child turns 19. Courts generally will not order payment of college education costs. Child Support Calculator. Child Support Enforcement The Kansas child support enforcement agency can be found at: http://www.srskansas.org/cse/cse.htm Divorce Related Statutes For Kansas See Chapter 23, Domestic Relations, after clicking below: http://www.kslegislature.org/legsrv-statutes/articlesList.do Other Resources The Divorce Financial Survival Series |