Determination of child support

38-2319. Determination of child support. (a) The court shall order child support unless good cause is shown why such support should not be ordered. In determining the amount of a child support order under the revised Kansas juvenile justice code, the court shall apply the Kansas child support guidelines adopted pursuant to K.S.A. 20-165, and amendments thereto. (b) If necessary to carry out the intent of this section, the court may refer the matter to the secretary for children and families for child support enforcement. History: L. 2006, ch. 169, § 19; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 69; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 38-16,117. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026