23-2901 Interpretation of terms.

23-2901. Interpretation of terms. For purposes of interpretation, the terms “alimony” and “maintenance” are synonymous. History: L. 1982, ch. 152, § 17; L. 1983, ch. 199, § 4; July 1.

23-2902 Maintenance.

23-2902. Maintenance. (a) A decree under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-2711, and amendments thereto, may award to either party an allowance for future support denominated as maintenance, in an amount the court finds to be fair, just and equitable under all of the circumstances. (b) Maintenance may be in a lump sum, in periodic payments, on […]

23-2903 Same; modification of amounts.

23-2903. Same; modification of amounts. At any time, on a hearing with reasonable notice to the party affected, the court may modify the amounts or other conditions for the payment of any portion of the maintenance originally awarded that has not already become due, but no modification shall be made without the consent of the […]

23-2904 Same; modification retroactive; reinstatement.

23-2904. Same; modification retroactive; reinstatement. The court may make a modification of maintenance retroactive to a date at least one month after the date that the motion to modify was filed with the court. In any event, the court may not award maintenance for a period of time in excess of 121 months. If the […]

23-2905 Same; method of payment.

23-2905. Same; method of payment. (a) Except for good cause shown, every order requiring payment of maintenance under this article shall require that the maintenance be paid through the central unit for collection and disbursement of support payments designated pursuant to K.S.A. 39-7,135, and amendments thereto. A written agreement between the parties to make direct […]