Lincoln, RI asked in Divorce for Rhode Island

Q: I'd like to stop receiving child support for my 16 year old what do I need to do?

The father signed the birth certificate knowing it wasn't his daughter but he's been paying child support for 16 years how can I stop the payments? Now he wants out he is not her blood dad but according to the birth certificate he is. I need some advice when it comes to this he does have other kids I can provide for her just fine with out that extra money. We were never married to each other.

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Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
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  • PROVIDENCE, RI
  • Licensed in Rhode Island

A: Meet with an attorney to look over the case and advise you based on the particulars.

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