Kansas Maintenance (Alimony) Calculator

What Is Spousal Maintenance in Kansas?

In Kansas, spousal maintenance is financial support that one spouse may be ordered to pay the other after a divorce. The goal is to help the lower-earning spouse transition financially. Unlike child support, there’s no strict formula under Kansas law. Judges look at things like:

• The income of each spouse
• The length of the marriage
• The standard of living during the marriage
• Each spouse’s financial needs and earning potential

That said, Kansas courts often use informal guidelines to calculate a reasonable range for alimony. That’s where this calculator comes in handy.

How the Kansas Alimony Calculator Works

The Kansas Alimony Calculator uses a few simple inputs to give you an estimated payment and duration:

1. Payor’s Gross Monthly Income – The spouse expected to pay maintenance.
2. Recipient’s Gross Monthly Income – The spouse who may receive maintenance.
3. Length of Marriage (in Years) – Longer marriages often mean longer payments.

Once you enter these, the calculator applies common Kansas guidelines:

• Monthly Payment Range:
  Typically 20%–25% of the difference in monthly incomes.
  Example: If one spouse makes $9,000/month and the other makes $2,500/month, the difference is $6,500. The estimated range is $1,300 – $1,625 per month.
• Duration of Payments:
  A common rule of thumb is one-third the length of the marriage.
  Example: For a 15-year marriage, the estimated duration is about 5 years (60 months).
  However, Kansas has a cap of 121 months (just over 10 years), unless a judge finds a strong reason to go beyond that.

Why Use the Kansas Maintenance Calculator?

Divorce is stressful enough without extra uncertainty. This calculator provides:

• Clarity – A ballpark figure helps you prepare for settlement talks.
• Realistic expectations – You can see how income differences and marriage length affect outcomes.
• Transparency – The formulas are straightforward and easy to understand.

But it’s worth stressing: this is only a guideline. A judge can—and often will—consider other factors before deciding.

Key Limitations You Should Know

While the calculator is useful, keep these limitations in mind:

• It’s not legal advice. Always consult a Kansas divorce attorney for case-specific guidance.
• Special circumstances matter. Health conditions, retirement, property division, and lifestyle can all shift the outcome.
• Judicial discretion rules. Judges can deviate from any estimate if fairness requires it.