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Child Support Lawyers in RI

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A child support lawyer helps set, change or enforce support — calculating income correctly under your state's guidelines and collecting support that isn't being paid.

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Bilodeau Capalbo, LLC

·West Warwick, RI·Attorneys

Bilodeau Capalbo, LLC is a full service law firm, available to our clients 24/7. Our team prides themselves on having a very close relationship with our clients that create a bond of trust and reli

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Blanchard, Sheri

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Robert L Lapointe

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Faraone, Joyce A

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Temkin & Assoc Ltd

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Law Office Of Stefanie A. Murphy

·East Greenwich, RI·Attorneys

Law Office Of Stefanie A. Murphy in East Greenwich, RI.

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Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

Adoption Process in Rhode Island
Rhode Island adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. 180 days for some revocations; 15 days for others.
Alimony in Rhode Island: How It Works
Rhode Island calls it alimony. Generally rehabilitative and time-limited; lifetime alimony is rare.
Annulment in Rhode Island
An annulment in Rhode Island declares that a marriage was never legally valid — different from divorce, which ends a valid marriage. Grounds vary; common ones include Bigamy, incest, mental incapacity.
Child Custody and Best Interests of the Child in Rhode Island
Rhode Island child-custody decisions are governed by the "best interests of the child" standard. No statutory joint-custody presumption — best-interests standard governs.
Child Emancipation in Rhode Island
Rhode Island child emancipation generally requires age Common-law or older, plus showing the minor can support themselves and emancipation is in their best interest.
Child Relocation Rules in Rhode Island
Rhode Island child-relocation requires court approval (or other parent's consent) for most moves that materially affect parenting time. Reasonable notice.
Child Support Calculations in Rhode Island
Rhode Island calculates child support using the Income Shares model. Both parents' incomes are combined to estimate what they would have spent on the child as an intact family.
Cohabitation Agreements + Unmarried Couples in Rhode Island
Rhode Island unmarried couples have NO automatic rights to property, support, or inheritance — cohabitation agreements + careful estate planning are the only protection. "Common-law marriage" is rare + specific.
Collaborative Divorce in Rhode Island
Rhode Island collaborative divorce — both parties + attorneys agree NOT to litigate, instead use team approach with neutrals. If process fails, attorneys must withdraw, creating strong incentive to settle.
Common-Law Marriage in Rhode Island
Rhode Island is one of only a handful of states that still recognizes common-law marriage. Couples meeting the requirements have the same rights as ceremonially-married couples.
Family-Court Contempt in Rhode Island
Rhode Island family-court contempt enforces divorce decrees, child-support orders, and custody arrangements — civil contempt for compliance, criminal contempt for punishment. Jail time is real possibility for willful violators.
Divorce Grounds in Rhode Island
Rhode Island allows both no-fault and traditional fault-based divorces. Most divorces use the no-fault path: irreconcilable differences or 3-year separation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is child support calculated?

Most states use guidelines based on both parents' incomes, the number of children and custody time.

What if the other parent isn't paying?

Support can be enforced through wage withholding, liens, license suspension and contempt. A lawyer can start the process.

Do I need a family lawyer if we agree on everything?

Not always, but a lawyer can make sure the agreement is complete, fair and enforceable — especially when children, a home or retirement accounts are involved.

How much does a family lawyer in RI cost?

Most charge hourly against a retainer; some offer flat fees for uncontested matters. Ask for the fee structure in writing at your first meeting.

What should I bring to my first meeting?

Any court papers, a list of assets and debts, recent pay stubs and tax returns, and notes on your children's schedule if custody is involved.

How many child support lawyers are listed in RI?

There are currently 39 child support lawyers listed in RI on CGMIMM.