Child support is based on the child’s need for financial support and the parents’ ability to pay based on income. The Kansas Child Support Guidelines provide a formula that takes into consideration the income of both parties, the amount of financial support the child needs, the costs of health insurance, the costs of childcare, tax considerations, and the parenting agreement of the parties. Either party may receive or pay child support, the issue turns on where the kids reside primarily and how expenses are shared. JHC’s child support attorneys can help you work through these options to find the best fit, within the Guidelines, for your situation.