Kan. Stat. § 23-2901 : — KANSAS FAMILY LAW CODE-REVISEDESTABLISHMENT & MODIFICATION OF SPOUSAL SUPPORT —2901 - Interpretation of terms TEXT PDF For purposes of interpretation, the terms "alimony" and "maintenance" are synonymous. K.S.A. 23-2901 L. 1982, ch. 152, § 17; L. 1983, ch. 199, § 4; July 1.