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Kansas Spousal Maintenance Guide

Under Kansas Statutes Annotated (K.S.A. § 23-2904), court-ordered spousal maintenance cannot exceed a statutory ceiling of 121 months in an initial divorce decree.

Guideline Maintenance Calculation

Monthly Maintenance = 20% to 25% * (Payor Gross - Payee Gross)
Maximum Duration = min(121 months, (Marriage Years / 2.5) * 12)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 121-month rule in Kansas?
Kansas law sets a hard statutory limit of 121 months (10 years, 1 month) on any single maintenance award, regardless of how long the marriage lasted.
Can maintenance be modified after divorce in Kansas?
Unless the divorce decree specifies the maintenance is non-modifiable, Kansas courts retain jurisdiction to modify or terminate support upon material changes in circumstances.