Skip to main content
Kansas Legal Services

Kansas Legal Services

A non-profit law firm and community education organization helping low and moderate income people in Kansas

Quick Exit Exit Site

Menu

  • TOPICS
  • About Us
  • Get Help
  • Legal Assistance Application
  • Free Forms
  • JOBS
  • Office Locations
  • DONATE to KLS
  • Home
  • Topics

Topics

Topics

Filter your results

Related Articles

Selected filters:

Child SupportBankruptcyClear All Filters
Child Custody, Visitation and Support
Kansas Custody Laws: Key Differences Between Joint, Sole, and Non-Parental Custody Types of Custody Joint Legal Custody
Child Support
FAQs About Child Support
All the information one needs to know about getting, modifying, challenging and other issues about child support in Kansas.
Child Support
Kansas Child Support Incentive Program for Kansans Behind in Support Payments
Do you have a child that needs your support? As parents, we sometimes miss out on certain opportunities in our children’s lives. If you currently have a child support case in Kansas you can attend an informational presentation to gain knowledge and understanding about your current situation and case and hear frequently asked questions and answers. Raising a family and providing for your child today requires more than one parent. Many agencies can offer assistance to those willing to communicate their needs and reach out.
Child Support
Instructions for the Motion to Modify Child Support
These instructions are meant to give a step-by-step guide to file a motion to change child support.  It will  help you create all the forms you need to file the Motion to Modify Child Support. If the change is because of income changes, especially a reduction in income, it is important to file a motion as soon as the income changes (up or down).  There is limited ability to change the amount of support for months before you file the motion to change the amount of support.  
Child Support
Legal Rights During and After Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a choice that may help if you are facing serious financial problems. You may be able to cancel your debts, stop collection calls, and get a fresh financial start. Bankruptcy can help with some financial problems, but does not guarantee you will avoid financial problems in the future. If you choose bankruptcy, you should take advantage of the fresh start it offers and then make careful decisions about future borrowing and credit, so you won’t ever need to file bankruptcy again! 
Bankruptcy
What You Should Know About Bankruptcy
It is important that you think carefully about the long term effects of a bankruptcy and also the timing of filing for bankruptcy.  This article from the National Consumer Law Center will help you think through these issues. 
Bankruptcy
What You Need to Gather for the Child Support Worksheet
All Kansas Judges use the Kansas Child Support guidelines to figure the Child Support paid.  It is the duty of the parties to bring a worksheet prepared following those rules to Court at the time of the final divorce hearing. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions about interactive interviews. 
Child Support
Child Support
Free Kansas Legal Services: Child Support Forms and Live Chat Assistance From the IRS: Am I eligible to claim the child and dependent care credit? Kansas Legal Services provides forms as a service to low income Kansans and to assist overloaded Kansas courts. 
Child Support
1 - 8 of 8 Results

Filter by Topic

  • Abuse and Stalking (13)
  • (-) Bankruptcy (2)
  • (-) Child Support (6)
  • Consumer (6)
  • Debt and Debt Collection (8)
  • Disability (5)
  • Discrimination (4)
  • Divorce (12)
  • Driver's License (7)
  • Drug Registry (1)
  • Emeritus Attorneys (1)
  • Employment (3)
  • Expungement (7)
  • Family Law (7)
  • Foreclosure Prevention (3)
  • Free Legal Forms (3)
  • Garnishment (2)
  • Guardianship & Conservatorship (2)
  • Health (4)
  • Housing (15)
  • Identity Theft (4)
  • Juveniles (4)
  • Kids2Kin (2)
  • Legal Questions and Answers (23)
  • Legal Self-Help (22)
  • Medical Debt (3)
  • Mental Health (2)
  • Name Change (3)
  • Paternity (2)
  • Power of Attorney, Advance Directives, Health Care Power of Attorney, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders (4)
  • Pro Bono Resources (2)
  • Public Benefits (4)
  • Quiet Title (1)
  • Request to Waive Filing Fees (1)
  • Services for Seniors (7)
  • Small Claims Court (2)
  • Social Security (4)
  • Tax Issues (2)
  • Very Small Estates in Kansas (1)
  • Veterans/Military (4)
  • Wills (3)

Filter by Topic

  • Abuse and Stalking (13)
  • (-) Bankruptcy (2)
  • (-) Child Support (6)
  • Consumer (6)
  • Debt and Debt Collection (8)
  • Disability (5)
  • Discrimination (4)
  • Divorce (12)
  • Driver's License (7)
  • Drug Registry (1)
  • Emeritus Attorneys (1)
  • Employment (3)
  • Expungement (7)
  • Family Law (7)
  • Foreclosure Prevention (3)
  • Free Legal Forms (3)
  • Garnishment (2)
  • Guardianship & Conservatorship (2)
  • Health (4)
  • Housing (15)
  • Identity Theft (4)
  • Juveniles (4)
  • Kids2Kin (2)
  • Legal Questions and Answers (23)
  • Legal Self-Help (22)
  • Medical Debt (3)
  • Mental Health (2)
  • Name Change (3)
  • Paternity (2)
  • Power of Attorney, Advance Directives, Health Care Power of Attorney, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders (4)
  • Pro Bono Resources (2)
  • Public Benefits (4)
  • Quiet Title (1)
  • Request to Waive Filing Fees (1)
  • Services for Seniors (7)
  • Small Claims Court (2)
  • Social Security (4)
  • Tax Issues (2)
  • Very Small Estates in Kansas (1)
  • Veterans/Military (4)
  • Wills (3)

Related Articles

Selected filters:

Child SupportBankruptcyClear All Filters
Child Custody, Visitation and Support
Kansas Custody Laws: Key Differences Between Joint, Sole, and Non-Parental Custody Types of Custody Joint Legal Custody
Child Support
FAQs About Child Support
All the information one needs to know about getting, modifying, challenging and other issues about child support in Kansas.
Child Support
Kansas Child Support Incentive Program for Kansans Behind in Support Payments
Do you have a child that needs your support? As parents, we sometimes miss out on certain opportunities in our children’s lives. If you currently have a child support case in Kansas you can attend an informational presentation to gain knowledge and understanding about your current situation and case and hear frequently asked questions and answers. Raising a family and providing for your child today requires more than one parent. Many agencies can offer assistance to those willing to communicate their needs and reach out.
Child Support
Instructions for the Motion to Modify Child Support
These instructions are meant to give a step-by-step guide to file a motion to change child support.  It will  help you create all the forms you need to file the Motion to Modify Child Support. If the change is because of income changes, especially a reduction in income, it is important to file a motion as soon as the income changes (up or down).  There is limited ability to change the amount of support for months before you file the motion to change the amount of support.  
Child Support
Legal Rights During and After Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a choice that may help if you are facing serious financial problems. You may be able to cancel your debts, stop collection calls, and get a fresh financial start. Bankruptcy can help with some financial problems, but does not guarantee you will avoid financial problems in the future. If you choose bankruptcy, you should take advantage of the fresh start it offers and then make careful decisions about future borrowing and credit, so you won’t ever need to file bankruptcy again! 
Bankruptcy
What You Should Know About Bankruptcy
It is important that you think carefully about the long term effects of a bankruptcy and also the timing of filing for bankruptcy.  This article from the National Consumer Law Center will help you think through these issues. 
Bankruptcy
What You Need to Gather for the Child Support Worksheet
All Kansas Judges use the Kansas Child Support guidelines to figure the Child Support paid.  It is the duty of the parties to bring a worksheet prepared following those rules to Court at the time of the final divorce hearing. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions about interactive interviews. 
Child Support
Child Support
Free Kansas Legal Services: Child Support Forms and Live Chat Assistance From the IRS: Am I eligible to claim the child and dependent care credit? Kansas Legal Services provides forms as a service to low income Kansans and to assist overloaded Kansas courts. 
Child Support
1 - 8 of 8 Results

Kansas Legal Services

A non-profit law firm and community education organization helping low and moderate income people in Kansas

  • Contact
  • Legal Needs Assessment

Kansas Legal Services
712 S. Kansas Ave., Suite 200, Topeka KS 66603
Application Line: 316-267-3975
Matt Keenan, Executive Director

Internal Ticketing system: HelpDesk

Kansas Legal Services: Privacy Policy

Follow Us
Powered byOpen Adocate logo
© 2025 Kansas Legal Services