Kansas Alimony & Spousal Support (2026)
Kansas has no formula for the amount of alimony — that is fully up to the judge. But state law does set a fixed limit on how long alimony can last, described below.
How long alimony can last
Kansas caps maintenance at 121 months (just over 10 years) per award. If the divorce decree specifically reserved the court's power to do so, the recipient can request reinstatement before the current period ends and receive up to another 121-month period — but each renewed period is separately capped at 121 months, and the recipient must show continued need each time.
What determines alimony in Kansas
Under K.S.A. 23-2902, 23-2904 (Kansas Statutes 23-2902 (Maintenance) and 23-2904 (Duration and Reinstatement)), a court considers:
- Each party's financial condition
- Length of the marriage
- Each party's age and health
- Each party's earning capacity
- Contribution of each party to the marriage
- Any other circumstances the court finds relevant
Good to know
- Kansas has no statutory formula for the amount of maintenance — the statute simply says the court may award an amount it finds "fair, just and equitable under all of the circumstances." Only the maximum duration and reinstatement rules are fixed by statute.
- Maintenance can be paid as a lump sum, periodic payments, a percentage of earnings, or another basis the court sets — but none of those methods are dictated by a formula.
Also need a child support estimate?
Alimony and child support are calculated completely separately in Kansas. If you also have children, use our free Kansas child support calculator — that one does compute a real number, based on the official guideline formula.
Frequently asked questions
How long does maintenance last in Kansas?
Kansas caps each maintenance award at 121 months (just over 10 years). If the original divorce decree reserved the right, the recipient can ask the court to reinstate maintenance for another period before the current one runs out — but each renewed period is also capped at 121 months.
Is there a formula for Kansas maintenance amounts?
No. Kansas law only fixes the maximum duration (121 months per award). The amount itself is whatever the court finds "fair, just and equitable" based on both parties' financial circumstances — there's no percentage or formula in the statute.
Source: Kansas Statutes 23-2902 (Maintenance) and 23-2904 (Duration and Reinstatement) · Last verified 2026-07-22
Disclaimer: This page explains the general legal framework for alimony in Kansas and is for informational purposes only — it is not legal advice and does not predict the outcome of any specific case. Laws change; always verify with the official source above or a family law attorney licensed in Kansas before making decisions.